A dome-shaped structure that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is called _________

lungs

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bronchi

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diaphragm

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alveoli

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Solution

The correct option is C
diaphragm

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Statement 1: Diaphragm is a muscular wall.
Statement 2: Diaphragm separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Lungs lie in the thoracic cavity and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the___ .

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