Ribs move upward and outward during ________.

Inhalation

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Exhalation

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Coughing

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Ingestion

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Solution

The correct option is D Inhalation
During inhalation, the ribs move upward and outward which increases the volume of the chest cavity.
During exhalation, the ribs move downward and inward to decrease the volume of the chest cavity.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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