The contraction of the diaphragm and chest wall muscles expands the lungs, causing air to be sucked into and fill the alveoli.

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  Systems and organs | Anatomy and Physiology | Research Starters

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Referenced by nodes (4)

• lungs concept
• alveoli concept
• diaphragm concept
• air concept