The _____ is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs. when the muscle relaxes, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out.

A. pulmonary artery

B. Breathing apparatus

C. Trachea

D. Diaphragm

1 answer

D. Diaphragm

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