Respiratory System Mechanics Quiz

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What happens when the intercostal muscles between the ribs contract during inhalation?

  • The ribs are pulled upwards and outwards (correct)
  • The ribs are pushed downwards and inwards
  • The ribs remain stationary
  • The ribs become flexible

What occurs when the diaphragm muscles contract during inhalation?

  • The diaphragm moves downwards (correct)
  • The diaphragm moves upwards
  • The diaphragm remains still
  • The diaphragm expands sideways

What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during inhalation?

  • Volume decreases, pressure increases
  • Volume and pressure both increase
  • Volume and pressure remain constant
  • Volume increases, pressure decreases (correct)

What occurs when the intercostal muscles relax during exhalation?

<p>The ribs return to their normal position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during exhalation?

<p>Volume decreases, pressure increases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the intercostal muscles between the ribs contract during inhalation?

<p>Ribs are pulled upwards and outwards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the diaphragm muscles relax during exhalation?

<p>Space inside the chest cavity increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during inhalation?

<p>Volume increases, pressure decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the intercostal muscles between the ribs relax during exhalation?

<p>Ribs are pushed downwards and inwards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the diaphragm muscles contract during inhalation?

<p>Diaphragm moves upwards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the intercostal muscles between the ribs relax during exhalation?

<p>The ribs come back to their normal position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the diaphragm muscles relax during exhalation?

<p>The diaphragm moves upwards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during inhalation?

<p>Volume increases, pressure decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volume and pressure inside the chest cavity during exhalation?

<p>Volume decreases, pressure increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the intercostal muscles between the ribs contract during inhalation?

<p>Ribs move upwards and outwards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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