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Inspiration occurs when intra-pulmonary pressure is 

Option: 1

Higher than atmospheric pressure


Option: 2

Lower than atmospheric pressure


Option: 3

Equal to atmospheric pressure


Option: 4

Zero compared to atmospheric pressure


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Mechanism of Inspiration -

The overall increase in the thoracic volume causes an increase in pulmonary volume, which decreases the intra-pulmonary pressure to less than the atmospheric pressure which forces the air from outside to move into the lungs, i.e., inspiration.

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 Correct option is 4

 

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