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Assertion : Inspiration occurs due to mu...

Assertion : Inspiration occurs due to muscular relaxation.
Reason : During inspiration, the diaphragm and external intercostal muscle contract simultaneously.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If the assertion is false but the reason is true

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D
During inspiration muscle contraction occurs. The diaphragm and external intercoastal muscle contract as a result thoracic cavity increases.
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