Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Process That

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the process that occurs when air is inhaled into the lungs?

• A) The diaphragm moves up, the lungs expand, pressure decreases, and air is inhaled.
• B) The diaphragm moves down, the lungs expand, pressure decreases, and air is inhaled.
• C) The diaphragm moves up, the lungs contract, pressure increases, and air is inhaled.
• D) The diaphragm moves down, the lungs expand, pressure increases, and air is inhaled.
• E) The diaphragm moves down, the lungs contract, pressure decreases, and air is inhaled.