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Which of the following sequences is correct to initiate inspiration?

(i) The contraction of external intercostal muscles raises the ribs and sternum

(ii) Volume of thorax increases in the dorso-ventral axis

(iii) Intrapulmonary pressure decreases

(iv) Diaphragm contraction

(v) Air rushes into lungs

(vi) Volume of thorax increases in the anterior-posterior axis

Option: 1

(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (iii), (vi)


Option: 2

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (v)


Option: 3

(i), (ii), (iv), (vi), (iii), (v)


Option: 4

(vi), (v), (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)


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Mechanism of Inspiration -

Inspiration is initiated by the contraction of diaphragm which increases the volume of thoracic chamber in the antero-posterior axis.

 

- wherein

The contraction of external inter-costal muscles lifts up the ribs and the sternum causing an increase in the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso-ventral axis.

 

 Correct option is 3

 

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