Define the following terms:
$(1)$ Inspiration
$(2)$ Expiration

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(N/A) $(1)$ Inspiration: The process during which atmospheric air is drawn into the lungs is called inspiration.
$(2)$ Expiration: The process by which the alveolar air is released out into the atmosphere is called expiration.

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Given below are events occurring during inspiration. Select the correct order of sequence from the options given below.
$(I)$ Air from atmosphere rushes into lungs.
$(II)$ Thoracic volume increases.
$(III)$ Intercostal muscles contract and ribs along with sternum move upward and outward.
$(IV)$ Diaphragm becomes flat and goes downwards.

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$I.$ Relaxation of the diaphragm and sternum
$II.$ Reduction of the pulmonary volume
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$IV.$ Increase in intra-pulmonary pressure
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