Action of the Diaphragm During Breathing
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Q.
Diaphragm contracts to help in __________, while the contraction of abdominal muscles helps in _________.
Q. Which of the following option is correct regarding the characteristics of the diaphragm?
(A) Found in mammals.
(B) Separate the thoracic and Abdominal cavity.
(C) Formed by inter-costal muscles.
(D) Due to its contraction volume of thoracic cavity increases on Anterior-Posterior axis.
(A) Found in mammals.
(B) Separate the thoracic and Abdominal cavity.
(C) Formed by inter-costal muscles.
(D) Due to its contraction volume of thoracic cavity increases on Anterior-Posterior axis.
- A, C and D are correct
- A, B and D are correct
- B, C and D are incorrect
- A, B and C are incorrect
Q. During inhalation the diaphragm
- Releases
- Folds
- Straightens
- Contracts
Q. Given alongside is an experiment intended to demonstrate the action of diaphragm, but something has gone wrong.
(i) What is the mistake in the diagram? Explain.
(i) What is the mistake in the diagram? Explain.
Q. The diaphragm bounces back to its original shape during
- Exhalation
- Inhalation
- Inspiration
- None of the above
Q. What is the importance of respiratory muscles?
Q. During exhalation, the diaphragm is_________.
- Downwards
- Upwards
- Dome-shaped
- Both B and C
Q. Diaphragm is made up of which type of muscle?
Q. ______ is the muscle responsible in respiration.
- Muscle tissue
- Diaphragm
- Heart
- Lungs
