MCQ 11 Mark
Assertion (A): Inspiration occurs due to muscular relaxation.
Reason (R): During inspiration, the diaphragm and external intercostal muscle contract simultaneously
Reason (R): During inspiration, the diaphragm and external intercostal muscle contract simultaneously
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- CA is true but R is false.
- DA is false but R is true.
Answer
View full question & answer→(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Inspiration is the result of muscular contraction. The diaphragm and external intercostal muscle contract simultaneously. The lateral thoracic wall moves outward and upward.
Explanation: Inspiration is the result of muscular contraction. The diaphragm and external intercostal muscle contract simultaneously. The lateral thoracic wall moves outward and upward.