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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Intercostal muscles MCQ

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Intercostal musclesMediumQuestion 9212

Question

External intercostal muscles assist mainly in:

  1. A
    Inspiration
    Correct
  2. B
    Digestion
  3. C
    Filtration of blood
  4. D
    Clot formation

Correct answer

Inspiration

Explanation

They raise ribs and sternum during inspiration, enlarging the thoracic cavity.

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