Biologymedium · Past Paper
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: B — It 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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