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KWilfred

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Which one of the following events causes an individual to take a breath?
 
  a. The intercostal muscles relax.
  b. The chest cavity decreases in size.
  c. The diaphragm contracts.
  d. Pressure in the chest increases.

Question 2

When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, which one of the following occurs?
 
  a. Inhalation
  b. Release
  c. Inspiration
  d. Exhalation


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GCabra

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

tanna.moeller

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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