Flowchart on mechanism of breathing.

Dear student,


 
Breathing is the process of taking in oxygen-rich air into the lungs and giving out carbon dioxide-rich air. Following two processes are involved during breathing:

(a) During inhalation, the diaphragm moves down and the ribs move upwards and outwards, thereby increasing the space in the chest cavity. This leads to the movement of air inside the lungs.

(b) During exhalation, the diaphragm moves to its former position and the ribs move downwards and inwards, thereby reducing the size of the chest cavity. This leads to the movement of air out of the lungs.

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