What Happens to the Diaphragm During Inspiration

question 9

Multiple Choice

What happens to the diaphragm during inspiration?

• A) It relaxes and raises.
• B) It contracts and flattens.
• C) It relaxes and flattens.
• D) It contracts and raises.

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Definitions:

GDP

Stands for Gross Domestic Product, a measure of the economic performance of a country, representing the total value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period.

Phosphorylated

Describes a molecule that has undergone phosphorylation, the addition of a phosphate group, often modifying its function or activity.

Glycolysis

The first step in cellular respiration, a pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.