Biology 3.1.1 Inspiration and expiration

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Quiz on Biology 3.1.1 Inspiration and expiration, created by Sam Gunnell on 14/02/2019.
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Question 1

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(Inspiration) The [blank_start]external[blank_end] intercostal muscles [blank_start]contract[blank_end] to move the ribcage [blank_start]up[blank_end] and [blank_start]out[blank_end]
Answer
  • external
  • contract
  • up
  • out

Question 2

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(Inspiration) The diaphragm [blank_start]contracts[blank_end] (flattens)
Answer
  • contracts

Question 3

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(Inspiration) The volume in the [blank_start]thoracic[blank_end] cavity [blank_start]increases[blank_end]
Answer
  • thoracic
  • increases

Question 4

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(Inspiration) The pressue in the [blank_start]thoracic[blank_end] cavity [blank_start]decreases[blank_end] so it is [blank_start]less[blank_end] than the pressue of the air
Answer
  • thoracic
  • decreases
  • less

Question 5

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(Expiration) The [blank_start]internal[blank_end] intercostal muscles [blank_start]contract[blank_end] to push the rib cage [blank_start]down[blank_end] and [blank_start]in[blank_end]
Answer
  • internal
  • contract
  • down
  • in

Question 6

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(Expiration) The volume [blank_start]decreases[blank_end] and the pressure [blank_start]increases[blank_end], forcing air out
Answer
  • decreases
  • increases

Question 7

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(Expiration) The abdominal muscles [blank_start]contract[blank_end] to [blank_start]raise[blank_end] the diaphragm
Answer
  • contract
  • raise

Question 8

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(Inspiration) Air flows down the [blank_start]pressure[blank_end] gradient and into the [blank_start]lungs[blank_end]
Answer
  • pressure
  • lungs
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