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Inhalation Research Paper

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The process of inhalation starts with the diaphragm contracting and moving downwards. This increases the space in the thoracic cavity, which then causes an expansion of the lungs. The intercostal muscles between the ribs helps this expansion of the chest cavity to occur. The muscles contract to pull the rib cage upward and outward as you inhale. As the lungs expand, air enters the body from the nose and mouth. From there, air enters the trachea, larynx, and into the lungs. After passing the bronchioles the air enters the alveoli, where oxygen from the air passes the pulmonary capillaries. Oxygen moves from the alveolus to the blood with the help of the protein hemoglobin. While this is happening, carbon dioxide travels from the pulmonary artery

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