Lungs do not collapse between breaths and some air always remains in the lungs which can never be expelled because

  • A
    there is a negative pressure in the lungs
  • B
    there is a negative intrapleural pressure pulling at the lung walls
  • C
    there is a positive intrapleural pressure
  • D
    pressure in the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure.

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During respiration,if the volume of the thoracic cavity of a rabbit is maximum,then:

Given below are events occurring during inspiration. Select the correct order of sequence from the options given below.
$(I)$ Air from atmosphere rushes into lungs.
$(II)$ Thoracic volume increases.
$(III)$ Intercostal muscles contract and ribs along with sternum move upward and outward.
$(IV)$ Diaphragm becomes flat and goes downwards.

In a minute, a normal healthy human adult respires: (in $\times$)

Explain the process of inspiration under normal conditions.

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