Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135273005
Author: Elaine Marieb, Patricia Wilhelm
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 22, Problem 1RQ
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To determine:

The event that occurs after the contraction of the inspiratory muscles.

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The external intercostal muscles are attached to the walls of the thoracic cavity. Contraction or relaxation of these causes changes the volume of the thoracic cavity and lungs. There are changes in the rib cage as well as the dome-shaped diaphragm and finally in the pressure of air within the pleural cavity hence, completing the process of inspiration. The inspiratory muscles include a group of muscles associated with the breathing process.

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When the inspiratory muscles contract, (a) only the lateral dimension of the thoracic cavity increases, (b) only the anteroposterior dimension of the thoracic cavity increases, (c) the volume of the thoracic cavity decreases, (d) both the lateral and the anteroposterior dimensions of the thoracic cavity increase, (e) the diaphragm bulges superiorly.
Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: When the inspiratory muscles contract, (a) the size of the thoracic cavity increases in diameter, (b) the size of the thoracic cavity increases in length, (c) the volume of the thoracic cavity decreases, (d) the size of the thoracic cavity increases in both length and diameter.
Fill in the space with the appropriate word from the word-bank below; causing During inhalation, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles 36.... 37................ in the volume of the chest-cage. This creates 38............... pressure in the lungs and causes air to flow from 39................... During exhalation, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles 40................... causing 41.................. of the volume of the chest-cage. This creates 42................. pressure in the lungs and causes air to flow from 43................... ● Inside to outside ● ● ● ● ● Expansion Compression Relax Constrict Outside to inside
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