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When breathing in, or inhaling, the diaphragm contracts, or tightens. When exhaling, or breathing out, the diaphragm expands, or loosens.

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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 happens when relaxation of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles increases intrapulmonic and intrathoracic pressure?

Exhalation describes the state when the diaphragm relaxes and intrapulmonic and intrathoracic pressure increases.


The diaphragm is relaxed during?

exhalation


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 happens when the diaphragm and the rib cage muscles relax?

The diaphragm relaxes during EXHALATION. Your diaphragm flattens when you inhale, creating more space for the lungs to take in more air.


Which phase of breathing inhalation or exhalation is considered active and passive?

Inhalation is an active process and exhalation is a passive process


What muscle regulates inhalation and exhalation?

The diaphragm muscle.


When air is forced out of lung by diaphragm is called?

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 results from the contraction of diaphragm and external intercostal muscles?

an exhalation


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.


What happens during the exhalation phase breathing?

Exhaling is expelling used air from the lungs. During exhalation,the diaphragm moves upward while the rib cage moves downward so it goes back to its dome-shaped position