Choose the correct description of inhalation. a. Air is forced into the lungs and then the diaphragm moves down b. Air is forced into the lungs and then the diaphragm moves up c. The diaphragm moves up making less space, and air pushes in. d. The diaghragm moves down, making more space and air is pulled in.

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Choose the correct description of inhalation.

a. Air is forced into the lungs and then the diaphragm moves down

b. Air is forced into the lungs and then the diaphragm moves up

c. The diaphragm moves up  making less space, and air pushes in.

d. The diaghragm moves down, making more space and air is pulled in.

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