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What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

AIt relaxes and moves up
BIt contracts and moves down
CIt stays stationary
DIt expands sideways

✓ Correct Answer: BIt contracts and moves down

During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and flattens (moves down) to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity.

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