Which of the following play passive role during breathing?
Correct answer: A. Lungs
- A. Lungs
- B. Intercostal muscles
- C. Diaphragm
- D. Pleura
Explanation
Lungs neither pull air in nor can they push it out. During inspiration passive expansion of lungs occures and expiration is due to passive contaction of lungs.
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