The Contraction of the Diaphragm and the External Intercostal Muscles

question 87

Essay

The contraction of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles begins inspiration.Explain exactly what happens,in terms of volume and pressure changes in the lungs,when these muscles contract.

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Definitions:

Individual Psychology

"Adler’s view that people are motivated by purposes and goals and that perfection, not pleasure, is thus the key motivator in human life."

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian physician and psychotherapist, established the school of individual psychology, focusing on the significance of inferiority feelings and the creative self.

Perfection

The state or condition of being free from any flaws or defects, often considered as an unattainable ideal in various contexts.

Prime Motive

The main or primary reason that drives an individual to act or behave in a certain way.