which of these causes inhalation/inspiration?
A) increase in the curvature (upward movement) of thediaphragm
B) movement of the ribs closer together due to contraction ofthe internal intercostal muscles
C) flattening (downward movement) of the diaphragm
D) contraction of the abdominal muscles
E) alveolar pressure increasing above atmospheric pressure
which of these causes inhalation/inspiration?
A) increase in the curvature (upward movement) of thediaphragm
B) movement of the ribs closer together due to contraction ofthe internal intercostal muscles
C) flattening (downward movement) of the diaphragm
D) contraction of the abdominal muscles
E) alveolar pressure increasing above atmospheric pressure
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