7th Class Science Respiration in Organisms Question Bank Respiration in Organisms

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    When a person breathes in, what happens to the diaphragm and to the rib cage?  

    A)
    Diaphragm Rib cage
    Becomes flatten Moves downwards and inwards      
                   

    B)
    Diaphragm Rib cage
    Becomes flatten Moves outwards and upwards     
                   

    C)
    Diaphragm Rib cage
    Becomes more  curved  Moves downwards and inwards      
                   

    D)
    Diaphragm Rib cage
    Becomes more  curved  Moves outwards and upwards     

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

              During inspiration, the diaphragm becomes flat and gets lowered by the contraction of its muscles thereby increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity in length. Intercostal muscles of ribs also contract and pull the ribs and sternum upward and outward, further increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity.


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