Which of the Following Occurs During Human Inhalation

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs during human inhalation?

• A) The diaphragm relaxes and the external intercostal muscles relax.
• B) The diaphragm relaxes and the external intercostal muscles contract.
• C) The diaphragm contracts and the external intercostal muscles relax.
• D) The diaphragm contracts and the external intercostal muscles contract.

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