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Which of the following statements best describes inspiration?

A. Air pressure inside the lungs rises to higher than atmospheric pressure.
B. The diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.
C. The diaphragm bulges into the chest cavity and the ribcage drops.
D. The volume of the chest cavity increases and the lungs are stretched.

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I believe it would be choice D. Hope this helps!
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D The volume of the chest cavity increases and the lungs are stretched.
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