1. Which respiratory-associated muscles would contract if you were to blow up a balloon? a. diaphragm would contract, external intercostals would relax b. internal intercostals and abdominal muscles would contract C. external intercostals would contract and diaphragm would relax d. diaphragm contracts, intenal intercostals would relax

1. Which respiratory-associated muscles would contract if you were to blow up a balloon? a. diaphragm would contract, external intercostals would relax b. internal intercostals and abdominal muscles would contract C. external intercostals would contract and diaphragm would relax d. diaphragm contracts, intenal intercostals would relax

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter39: The Respiratory System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10RQ: How would paralysis of the diaphragm alter inspiration? It would prevent contraction of the...

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