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Mechanisms for breathing review

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exhaled 20% flattened inhaled 4% 16% up and out decreases

During inhalation the ribs are pulled _______ and the diaphragm is ______. This increases the chest
volume and ________ the pressure. ________ air with _________ oxygen is drawn in. During
exhalation the volume of the chest cavity _________, which increases the pressure, and ______ air
with _______ oxygen and _________ carbon dioxide is pushed out.