During inhalation, the volume of the chest cavity __while the diaphragm _.

increases, contracts

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decreases, contracts

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decreases, expands

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The correct option is A increases, contracts
The correct answer is a: increases, contracts

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

Inhalation and Exhalation are a result of combined action of thoracic cavity and diaphragms.

The floor of the chest cavity has a thick muscular partition known as the diaphragm.

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