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Which of these best describes how the lungs and diaphragm affect each other?

A
As the lungs expand, the diaphragm expands.

B
As the lungs expand, the diaphragm contracts.

C
As the lungs contract, the diaphragm contracts.

D
The lungs and diaphragm have no relationship.

User Bossbarber
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A seems like the best answer, since your lungs expand while you breath it makes sense that the diaphragm would expand.
User Kiran P
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b, because when the lungs expands it pretty much takes up space in the diaphragm making a contract
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