Q.

Which of the following does not occur during inspiration?

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a

Decrease in intrapulmonary pressure

b

Contraction of the diaphragm

c

Contraction of the external intercostal muscles

d

Contraction of the internal intercostal muscles

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Internal intercostal muscles contract during forceful exhalation. During inspiration, the contraction and diaphragm and external intercostal muscles results in an increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity. An increase in pulmonary volume decreases the intra-pulmonary pressure to less than the atmospheric pressure which forces the air from outside to move into the lungs.

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