Inspiration is due to which two of the following

a. the expansion of the lungs
b. the compression of the lungs
c. alveolar pressure being greater than atmospheric pressure
d. alveolar pressure being less than atmospheric pressure


Answer:
a. the expansion of the lungs
d. alveolar pressure being less than atmospheric pressure

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