15 Questions
What happens when the intercostal muscles between the ribs contract during inhalation?
The ribs are pulled upwards and outwards
What occurs when the diaphragm muscles contract during inhalation?
The diaphragm moves downwards
What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during inhalation?
Volume increases, pressure decreases
What occurs when the intercostal muscles relax during exhalation?
The ribs return to their normal position
What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during exhalation?
Volume decreases, pressure increases
What happens when the intercostal muscles between the ribs contract during inhalation?
Ribs are pulled upwards and outwards
What occurs when the diaphragm muscles relax during exhalation?
Space inside the chest cavity increases
What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during inhalation?
Volume increases, pressure decreases
What occurs when the intercostal muscles between the ribs relax during exhalation?
Ribs are pushed downwards and inwards
What happens when the diaphragm muscles contract during inhalation?
Diaphragm moves upwards
What happens when the intercostal muscles between the ribs relax during exhalation?
The ribs come back to their normal position
What occurs when the diaphragm muscles relax during exhalation?
The diaphragm moves upwards
What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during inhalation?
Volume increases, pressure decreases
What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during exhalation?
Volume decreases, pressure increases
What occurs when the intercostal muscles between the ribs contract during inhalation?
Ribs move upwards and outwards
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system with this quiz on the mechanics of breathing. Explore how the diaphragm and intercostal muscles work to facilitate inhalation and exhalation.
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