GENERAL HISTOLOGY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

BRONCHIOLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the diaphragm contracts ____
A
the chest cavity becomes bigger (increases in volume)
B
the chest cavity becomes smaller (decreases in volume)
C
the pressure in the lungs decrease
D
the pressure in the lungs increases
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the lungs inhale, the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward. At the same time, the muscles between the ribs contract and pull upward. This increases the size of the thoracic cavity and decreases the pressure inside. As a result, air rushes in and fills the lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -When you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts and moves downward. This increases the space in your chest cavity, and your lungs expand into it. The muscles between your ribs also help enlarge the chest cavity. They contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the diaphragm contracts and moves lower, the chest cavity enlarges, reducing the pressure inside the lungs. To equalize the pressure, air enters the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes and moves back up, the elasticity of the lungs and chest wall pushes air out of the lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your diaphragm separates your chest from your abdominal cavity (belly). In addition to helping you breathe, your diaphragm increases pressure inside your abdomen.

Detailed explanation-5: -Inspiration (inhalation) is the process of taking air into the lungs. It is the active phase of ventilation because it is the result of muscle contraction. During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and the thoracic cavity increases in volume. This decreases the intraalveolar pressure so that air flows into the lungs.

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