Practice - Mechanism of Breathing
Practice Questions
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What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the diaphragm's movement changes the chest size.
What happens to air pressure in the lungs during exhalation?
💡 Hint: Consider what occurs as the chest cavity decreases.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?
💡 Hint: Consider what the diaphragm's action needs to be to bring in air.
True or False: Exhalation decreases lung pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about what occurs when the chest cavity gets smaller.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a person is having difficulty inhaling, identify possible reasons and describe how the diaphragm may be functioning.
💡 Hint: Consider what could inhibit the diaphragm's function.
Illustrate how the mechanics of breathing can be affected in high altitudes.
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure differences affect breathing in various environments.
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