Breathing out Flashcards
1
Q
When at rest breathing out occurs mostly due to the recoil of the lungs after they have been stretched
Volume in the chest ……………..and pressure …………….., causing air to be forced out
A
decreases
increases
2
Q
External intercostal muscles
A
relax forcing rib cage in
3
Q
The recoil of elastic fibres surrounding alveoli causes the air to be
A
forced out
4
Q
diaphragm ………….and becomes
A
relaxed and dome shaped
5
Q
internal intercostals ……..
A
pulling ribs back down
contract
6
Q
Abdominal muscles
A
contract to push organs upwards against the diaphragm, increasing the internal pressure
this is called forced exhalation
