During expiration, the diaphragm moves

upwards

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downwards

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Doesn't move at all

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Solution

The correct option is A
upwards

During expiration, the diaphragm moves upwards and the size of lungs decreases pushing air out.

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During inhalation the diaphragm moves
(a) upwards
(b) downwards
(c) towards left
(d) towards right

During expiration the diaphragm becomes:

During exhalation, the ribs
(i) move outwards
(ii) move downwards
(iii) move upwards
(iv) do not move at all

During inhalation, diaphragm moves ___.

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