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dbose

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on: Jul 4, 2018

During inspiration, the inspiratory muscles of the rib cage contract, causing the rib cage to (elevate/depress) ___________________ _.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

During inspiration, the diaphragm is contracted, which causes it to (elevate/depress) ___________________ _.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Animal_Goddess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018

Answer to Question 1

elevate

Answer to Question 2

depress

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