Question
What role does the diaphragm play in the respiratory system?(1 point)
Responses
the muscle that controls breathing
the muscle that controls breathing
the organ that absorbs nutrients from food
the organ that absorbs nutrients from food
the opening where air enters and exits
the opening where air enters and exits
the muscle that carries food to stomach
Responses
the muscle that controls breathing
the muscle that controls breathing
the organ that absorbs nutrients from food
the organ that absorbs nutrients from food
the opening where air enters and exits
the opening where air enters and exits
the muscle that carries food to stomach
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The correct response is: **the muscle that controls breathing**.
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the thoracic cavity, and it plays a crucial role in respiratory functions by contracting and relaxing to facilitate inhalation and exhalation.
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the thoracic cavity, and it plays a crucial role in respiratory functions by contracting and relaxing to facilitate inhalation and exhalation.