A person suffers punctures in his chest cavity in an accident, without any damage to the lungs, its effect could be
| 1. | reduced breathing rate | 2. | rapid increase in breathing rate |
| 3. | no change in respiration | 4. | cessation of breathing |
Mark the true statement among the following with reference to normal breathing
| 1. | Inspiration is a passive process whereas expiration is an active process. |
| 2. | Inspiration is an active process whereas expiration is passive |
| 3. | Inspiration and expiration are active processes |
| 4. | Inspiration and expiration are passive processes |
Mark the correct pair of muscles involved in the normal breathing in humans.
| 1. | External and internal intercostal muscles |
| 2. | Diaphragm and abdominal muscles |
| 3. | Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles |
| 4. | Diaphragm and intercostal muscles |