Contraction of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles
A) stimulates the phrenic and intercostal nerves.
B) decreases thoracic volume.
C) causes air to move out of the lungs.
D) is responsible for inhalation.
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Q1: Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
A)Intercostal nerve
B)Sciatic
C)Phrenic
D)Cranial nerve
Q3: The pleural membranes
A)line the respiratory passages.
B)form the
Q4: Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the
A)bronchioles.
B)trachea.
C)pulmonary
Q5: The trachea branches into the right and
Q6: Stimulation of the phrenic and intercostal nerves
Q7: The lungs are located within the
A)mediastinum.
B)dorsal cavity.
C)spinal
Q8: Which structure is called the windpipe and
Q9: The diaphragm
A)is smooth muscle that forms the
Q10: Which respiratory muscles are located between the
Q11: Bronchiolar constriction is most likely to cause
A)pneumothorax.
B)pulmonary
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