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What happens to the diaphragm when a person breathes in?

It contracts (and moves downward).


What takes place you initate and exhale?

When you inhale, your diaphragm contracts and moves downward, and when you exhale, your diaphragm relaxes and moves upward.


What happened inhalation?

the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, and the rib cage moves upward and outward.


What muscle compress and move downward when you inhale?

the diaphragm. It is right above the heart and lungs, and expands and contracts when you breathe in and out. You can almost feel it move down a little, when you release air.


Describe the function of your diaphragm and explain how inhaling and exhaling occurs?

Breathing is done by your diaphragm. When you breathe in, your diaphragm tightens (contracts) and moves downward so your lungs can expand. When you breathe out (exhale) your diaphragm relaxes (expands) and moves up into your chest.


Is the act of taking air in as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward?

Inhalation


what is the act of taking air in as the diaphragm contracts and pulls downward?

Inhalation


When you inhale which organ contracts and moves down?

Your diaphragm


What happens when the diaphragm moves downward and the rib cage moves up and out?

The opposite. When you exhale, the diaphragm moves upward to push the air out of the lungs.


Does the diaphragm need to go down to breath in?

The diaphragm moves down and contracts, flattening itself, when you inhale.


Movement of the diaphragm during inhalation?

During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts flattening out its usual dome shaped appearance. This has the effect of lengthening the lungs and increasing the intrapulmonary volume. When the volume increases, the pressure drops and air flows into the lungs.


When a person exhales what happens to the diaphragm?

The diaphragm muscles contract and relax pulling the diaphragm down and then releasing it. When we inhale, our diaphragm muscles contracts and flattens. When we exhale, they relax and arch upwards.