Question
What role does the diaphragm play in the respiratory system? (1 point)
O the muscle that carries food to
stomach
O the organ that absorbs nutrients from
food
• the muscle that controls breathing
O the opening where air enters and
O the muscle that carries food to
stomach
O the organ that absorbs nutrients from
food
• the muscle that controls breathing
O the opening where air enters and
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GPT-4o mini
The correct option is: **the muscle that controls breathing**.
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in the breathing process by contracting and relaxing to help expand and compress the lungs.
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in the breathing process by contracting and relaxing to help expand and compress the lungs.