Distinguish between Inspiration and Expiration.

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Inspiration Expiration

1. It is also called inhalation. 1. It is also called exhalation.

2. The air or water is taken into the respiratory organ. 2. The air or water is sent out of the respiratory organ.

3. It is an active process. 3. It is a passive process.

4. Rib cage moves forward and outward. 4. Rib cage moves downward and inward.

5. Diaphragm contracts and becomes flattened. 5. Diaphragm relaxes and becomes original dome shaped.

6. Increase in volume of thoracic cavity. 6. Decrease in volume of thoracic cavity.

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Mark the ture statement among the following with reference to normal breathing

(a) inspiration is a passive process whereas expiration is active

(b) Inspiration is a active process whereas expiration is passive

(d) inspitation and expiration are passive processes

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Inspiration	Expiration
1. It is also called inhalation.	1. It is also called exhalation.
2. The air or water is taken into the respiratory organ.	2. The air or water is sent out of the respiratory organ.
3. It is an active process.	3. It is a passive process.
4. Rib cage moves forward and outward.	4. Rib cage moves downward and inward.
5. Diaphragm contracts and becomes flattened.	5. Diaphragm relaxes and becomes original dome shaped.
6. Increase in volume of thoracic cavity.	6. Decrease in volume of thoracic cavity.