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

diaphragm

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bronchi

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lungs

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Solution

The correct option is A
diaphragm

Diaphragm, is a dome-shaped muscular structure present below the lung.
It separates the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.
It is the major muscle of respiration.

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________ is a dome shaped sheath which separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

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

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