During inhalation,
A) the pressure in the thoracic cavity is greater than the pressure within the lungs.
B) the pressure in the pleural sac is less than the pressure within the lungs.
C) the diaphragm moves upward and becomes more curved.
D) the chest cavity volume decreases.
E) movement of the diaphragm is inhibited.
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