In mammals, diaphragm makes a partition between:

Thoracic and cerebral cavity

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Cerebral and abdominal cavity

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Thoracic and abdominal cavities

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Abdominal and pleural cavity

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Solution

The correct option is C Thoracic and abdominal cavities
A complete muscular partition separates the thoracic cavity housing the heart and the lungs from the abdominal cavity containing all other viscera. This is called the diaphragm. It increases the efficiency of breathing.
So, the correct answer is 'Thoracic and abdominal cavities.'

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