1. What is breathing? 2. How does the movement of the diaphragm cause the air to go in and out of the lungs? 3. Describe your chest cavity and diaphragm during inhalation and exhalation.
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Step 1: Breathing is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, primarily by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide. Show more…
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