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Which of the following does not occur during the stage of ventilation depicted in the following diagram?

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a

Ribs and sternum are raised.

b

Intra-pulmonary pressure is more than atmospheric pressure.

c

Intra- pulmonary pressure is less than atmospheric pressure.

d

Contraction of external intercostal muscles and diaphragm.

answer is A.

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The given diagram depicts inspiration. During expiration, intra-pulmonary pressure is more than atmospheric pressure.

During inspiration:

  • External intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract.
  • Ribs and sternum are raised and diaphragm is flattened.
  • As the intrapulmonary volume increases, intrapulmonary pressure decreases. It becomes less than atmospheric pressure.
  • Air moves in.
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Which of the following does not occur during the stage of ventilation depicted in the following diagram?