Question
In normal breathing, which is the active process inspiration or expiration Explain.
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Answer
In normal breathing, inspiration is an active process as it is brought about by the contraction of diaphragm and external intercostal muscles, while expiration is a passive process as it simply involves relaxation of inspiratory muscles.
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