Expiration At Rest Flashcards
1
Q
What happens happens the diaphragm during expiration at rest
A
It returns to a dome shape
2
Q
What happens to the intercostal muscles during expiration at rest
A
They relax
3
Q
What happens to the rib cage during expiration at rest
A
It moves down and in
4
Q
What happens to the volume of the thoracic cavity during expiration at rest
A
It decreases
5
Q
What happens to the pressure of the thoracic cavity during expiration at rest
A
It increases
6
Q
What happens to the air (think diffusion) during expiration at rest
A
It moves from higher pressure to lower pressure outside the lungs
7
Q
What kind of process is expiration at rest
A
It is a Passive Process
