Question

The phase of pulmonary ventilation that moves air outside the lungs is known as

a. Breathing
b. Inspiration
c. Expiration
d. Capacity

Answer 1

The answer is C: Expiration.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phase of ventilation that carries air out of the lungs is known as expiration. The expiration is carried out by the contraction of the diaphragmatic muscle, located at the base of the lungs, increasing the intrapulmonary pressure, decreasing the thoracic cage and expelling the air from them; It also contributes to this intercostal muscles.