Uttarakhand PMT Uttarakhand PMT Solved Paper-2004

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    Lungs ventilation movements is due to :

    A) coastal muscle and diaphragm

    B) coastal muscle

    C) diaphragm

    D) wall of the lungs

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Intercostal muscles are found between ribs of human. These muscles work with diaphragm during ventilation. Intercostal muscles are of two types : (i) Internal intercostal muscles, which depress the ribs and thus, help in expiration. (ii) External intercostal muscles which elevate the ribs and thus, help in inspiration.


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