During inspiration,the diaphragm:

  • A
    Relaxes to become dome-shaped
  • B
    Contracts and flattens
  • C
    Expands
  • D
    Shows no change

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In rabbits,inspiration occurs by the contraction of:

Inspiration occurs when intra-pulmonary pressure is

$A$ healthy human breathes $........$ times per minute.

Arrange the given steps of expiration in the sequence of events occurring first:
$I.$ Relaxation of the diaphragm and sternum
$II.$ Reduction of the pulmonary volume
$III.$ Expulsion of air from the lungs
$IV.$ Increase in intra-pulmonary pressure
Choose the correct option.

What structures are responsible for the breathing process?

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