Differentiate between inhalation and exhalation.
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Inhalation Exhalation

1.The muscles of the diaphragm contract. 1. The muscles of the diaphragm relax.

2. The diaphragm goes downward. 2. The diaphragm goes upward.

3. The ribs move upwards and outwards. 3. The ribs move downwards.

4. The volume of thoracic (chest) cavity increases. 4. The volume of thoracic (chest) cavity decreases.

5. Air enters the lungs through the nose. 5. Air goes out of the lungs through the nose.

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Inhalation	Exhalation
1.The muscles of the diaphragm contract.	1. The muscles of the diaphragm relax.
2. The diaphragm goes downward.	2. The diaphragm goes upward.
3. The ribs move upwards and outwards.	3. The ribs move downwards.
4. The volume of thoracic (chest) cavity increases.	4. The volume of thoracic (chest) cavity decreases.
5. Air enters the lungs through the nose.	5. Air goes out of the lungs through the nose.