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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Rib cage MCQ

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Rib cageMediumQuestion 9249

Question

Raising of the ribs during inspiration increases mainly the:

  1. A
    Anteroposterior and transverse diameter of thorax
    Correct
  2. B
    Length of femur
  3. C
    Size of the kidney capsule
  4. D
    Number of alveoli

Correct answer

Anteroposterior and transverse diameter of thorax

Explanation

Rib movement expands thorax in front-back and side-to-side directions.

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