Which of the following events occur when we inhale or breathe in?
Event 1: Diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards.
Event 2: Chest expands outwards.
Event 3: Belly/Stomach protrudes out.
Event 4: Contents of abdomen shift upwards.
A
Only events 1, 2, and 4
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B
Only events 2 and 3
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C
Only events 1 and 2
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D
All the events
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Solution
The correct option is B Only events 2 and 3 ∙ When you breathe in or inhale, the chest expands outwards, the diaphragm contracts and moves downwards. ∙ The diaphragm pushes the contents of your abdomen area downwards. This causes the belly to protrude outwards.