During inhalation

a. the pressure in the thoracic cavity is greater than
the pressure within the lungs.
b. the pressure in the alveoli is less than the
atmospheric pressure.
c. the diaphragm moves upward and becomes more
concave.
d. the chest cavity volume decreases.
e. all of these occur.


Answer: b

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