22. The Respiratory System
Pressure in the Lungs and Pleural Cavity
Problem 13
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionThe contraction of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles begins inspiration. What happens, in terms of volume and pressure changes in the lungs, when these muscles contract?
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