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During the process of exhalation, move/s down and inwards, while diaphragm moves .

A

trachea

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B

ribs

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C

inwards

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D

upwards

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Solution

The correct options are
B ribs
D upwards
Breathing involves the movement of diaphragm and rib cage.
During the process of exhalation, ribs move down and inwards, while the diaphragm moves upward and relaxes.
This reduces the size of chest cavity and air is pushed out of lungs.

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