Air Flows into the Lungs of Mammals During Inhalation Because

question 103

Multiple Choice

Air flows into the lungs of mammals during inhalation because the

• A) pressure in the lungs falls below atmospheric pressure.
• B) volume of the lungs decreases.
• C) pressure in the lungs rises above atmospheric pressure.
• D) diaphragm moves upward toward the lungs.
• E) internal intercostal muscles contract.

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