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It contracts to decrease space in the body, thus expelling air from the body
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The diaphragm is relaxed during?
exhalation
How does diaphragm works during exhalation?
It contracts to decrease space in the body, thus expelling air from the body
How many times does th diaphragm move during exhalation?
During exhalation, the diaphragm moves downward and then relaxes back to its resting position. This process typically occurs once per breath, so the diaphragm moves once during each exhalation. However, if multiple breaths are taken, the diaphragm will repeat this movement for each exhalation.
How do inhalation and exhalation impact diaphragm movement?
During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves downwards, causing the chest cavity to expand and draw air into the lungs. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards, allowing the chest cavity to decrease in size and push air out of the lungs. These movements ensure proper ventilation of the lungs.
What moves air out of the lings during normal relaxed exhalation?
the diaphragm
What happens during exhalation the diaphragm?
When breathing in, or inhaling, the diaphragm contracts, or tightens. When exhaling, or breathing out, the diaphragm expands, or loosens.
What is it called when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest cavity becomes smaller?
During exhalation the diaphragm relaxes and the chest cavity gets smaller.
Which muscle under the lungs pulls down when humans breathe in?
When the lungs are expanded, this action takes place due to the diaphragm contracting during inhalation. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes.
When nerve impulses pass to the diaphragm the diaphragm relaxes and exhalation occurs is this true or false?
False. When nerve impulses pass to the diaphragm, it contracts, which expands the chest cavity and allows air to enter the lungs (inhalation). The diaphragm relaxes during exhalation, allowing air to be pushed out of the lungs.
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.
What happen during exhalation?
The act of exhalation itself is caused by the diaphragm relaxing and pushing upward on the lungs, forcing air out of them. This air is loaded with carbon dioxide, a dangerous waste product, so that is eliminated.
