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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.

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Only events 1, 2, and 4
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Only events 2 and 3
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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.


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