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Contraction of diaphragm during inhalati...

Contraction of diaphragm during inhalation

A

It decreases the volume of the thoracic chamber in the anteroposterior axis

B

It increases the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso-ventral axis

C

It increases the volume of the thoracic chamber in the anteroposterior axis.

D

It decreases the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso-ventral axis.

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