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Which of the following does not happen during expiration?

A

Diaphragm becomes convex

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B

Muscular diaphragm relaxes

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C

Volume of the thoracic cavity decreases

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D

Diaphragm becomes concave

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Solution

The correct option is A
Diaphragm becomes convex

Diaphragm becomes convex

Diaphragm becomes convex during the process of inspiration.

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