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Question
The size of the chest cavity increases during inhalation.
Options
True
False
MCQ
True or False
Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and the ribcage expands, increasing the size of the chest cavity to allow air to enter the lungs.
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