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State one function of the following:

Diaphragm

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Solution

Diaphragm contributes to the enlargement of the chest cavity lengthwise.

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Chapter 14: The Respiratory System - Short answer type [Page 148]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 14 The Respiratory System
Short answer type | Q 2.3 | Page 148

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