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Q: Does the diaphragm contract or relax when we in hale?
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What stimulates the diaphragm?

The diaphragm is stimulated to contract and relax by the phrenic nerve, which originates from the cervical spine. This nerve sends signals to the diaphragm to contract, allowing it to move downward and create negative pressure in the chest cavity for inhalation, and then to relax for exhalation.


How and why air moves into and out of lungs when you inhale and exhale?

When you breathe in, your diaphragm will contract, causing your lungs to expand and suck in air. When you breathe out, your diaphragm will relax, causing your lungs to shrink and force out air.


What muscle contract during inhalation and what muscles contract during exhalation?

The intercostal muscles, (muscles between the ribs), contract.


Does exhalation occur when the diaphragm and rib cage muscles relax?

Yes, exhalation occurs when the diaphragm and muscles of the rib cage relax.


How do muscles contract and relax?

muscles contract and relax by bring about movements.


What happens to your diaphragm when you relax?

It becomes domed.


What happen to diaphragm when you relax?

It becomes domed.


What two ways do muscles work?

They contract and relax


When the rib muscles and diaphragm relax and the chest cavity becomes what?

When the diaphragm and muscles of the rib cage relax, the thoracic cavity becomes smaller. These changes occur during exhalation.


Does your diaphragm contract and move down when you inhale or exhale?

you inhale when your diaphragm contracts.


What happens during isokinetic exercise Muscles contract at a constant rate. Muscles contract and relax to move a joint. Muscles do not contract at all. Muscles contract with very little body movement.?

Muscles contract and relax to move a joint. ... Muscles contract at a constant rate. Muscles contract and relax to move a joint.


What muscle are contract during inspiration?

diaphragm