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Depends on whether it's a partial paralysis or complete. e.g Unilateral diaphramatic paralysis is where only one side of the diaphgram has stopped moving with breathing, Bilateral is where both sides of the diaphragm stop. Unilateral paralysis is common in injury to the chest or after sugery to the chest region and even in someone who has had a sport related injury or similar, and does lead to shortness of breath on excercise, possible heart attack like pains, sometimes severe acid reflux from the stomach as the stomach often moves up into the chest cavity due to the space left by the relaxed diaphragm. I know these symptons, I have had many visits to hospital due to severe chest pains, which, as you can imagine, must be checked out in case it is really a heart attack. I have lost 20-25% of my breathing capacity. Bilateral paralysis is far more serious leading to the body unable to absorb enough oxygen due to impaired lung function and most cases need hospital care and in both cases unilateral and bilateral, an operation can be performed with varying degrees of success. Hope this answers your question, regards Colin
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou will be unable to breathe; the diaphragm expanding and contracting controls inhalation and exhalation.
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Which ecg wave must occur before the ventricles can relax?
The QRS complex causes the ventricles to contract. This has to happen before they can relax.
What causes muscles to contract and relax?
Medicinal cannabis causes the muscular system in the human body to contract or relax. Try it :)
What is the importance of diaphragm?
The importance of diaphragm is that it helps the functionality of the lungs. The diaphragm will contract and expand so as it regulate the air pressure in the lungs.
What causes the diaphragm to contract?
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When the diaphragm contracts what shape is it?
less dome like mnz about flat...
What happen to diaphragm when you relax?
It becomes domed.
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.
Which ecg wave must occur before the ventricles can relax?
The QRS complex causes the ventricles to contract. This has to happen before they can relax.
When the quadriceps contract what also must happen at the same time?
The hamstrings must relax.
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 do you think will happen if the diaphragm cannot control an relax?
It can be a symptom of various illnesses such as emphysema. It is uncomfortable, even painful, but you can live with it OK.
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 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.
