The function of diaphragm in breathing can be attributed to its ___.

muscular nature

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skeletal nature

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fluid nature

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sensitivity to respiratory gases

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Solution

The correct option is A
muscular nature

The diaphragm is muscular in nature because of which it can flatten or constrict. This, in turn, can increase or decrease the volume of the chest cavity and it, in turn, helps in inhalation and exhalation of respiratory gases.

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