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Docs, when thoracic volume changes due to movement of the diaphragm, what leads to the lungs to move?

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Dr. William Singer answered

Bellows action: The volume of the lungs changes with the movement of the diaphragm. This is like a bellows action. As the diaphragm moves down, the lungs expand, while diaphragm moves up, air is released from the lung. The movement of the lung is a passive movement due to action of the diaphragm.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Docs, when thoracic volume changes due to movement of the diaphragm, what leads to the lungs to move?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Singer answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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