Asked by Emilee Parra on Sep 23, 2024
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Which respiratory muscle(s) function(s) only during forced expiration?
A) Diaphragm
B) External intercostals
C) Pectoralis major
D) Pectoralis minor
E) Internal intercostals
Forced Expiration
The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation.
Diaphragm
is the primary muscle used in the process of breathing, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
External Intercostals
Muscles located between the ribs that help expand the chest cavity during inhalation.
- Identify the differences between respiratory muscles and non-respiratory muscles.
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theodora tomuta1 day ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The internal intercostals are the respiratory muscles that function only during forced expiration. They pull the ribs downward and inward, decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity, which increases the pressure inside the lungs and causes air to be expelled. The diaphragm and external intercostals function during both normal and forced breathing, while the pectoralis major and minor are not respiratory muscles.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between respiratory muscles and non-respiratory muscles.
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