Answer
The volume in lungs increases and the pressure decreases.
Work Step by Step
The diaphragm contracts and the external intercostal muscles lifts the rib cage the volume inside the lungs increases due to which the pressure decreases.
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
1292216239
ISBN 13:
978-1-29221-623-2
Chapter 13 - The Respiratory System - Review Questions - Page 488: 17
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
