14.3.2 - Exhalation (Expiration)
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What happens to the diaphragm during exhalation?
💡 Hint: Think about the opposite of how it behaves during inhalation.
Which gas is primarily expelled during exhalation?
💡 Hint: Remember the waste products of our cellular processes.
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What occurs during exhalation?
💡 Hint: Think about the opposite action of inhalation.
True or False: Exhalation is necessary for removing oxygen from the body.
💡 Hint: Consider what each breath reliably takes out versus takes in.
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If a person is unable to exhale effectively due to a condition, what physiological changes occur in the lungs that could negatively impact gas exchange?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure and space relate to gas flow.
Describe a scenario in which exhalation might not be occurring effectively and outline its potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Recall the process of inhalation and how it relates to exhalation.
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