General Science Respiratory System Flash Card Set 517387

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Breathing

The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.

diaphragm

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.