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O-LevelBiologyTransport in Humans5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q161 Mark

When breathing out forcefully, which muscles are contracting?

Adiaphragm ✓, external intercostal muscles ✕, internal intercostal muscles ✓
Bdiaphragm ✓, external intercostal muscles ✕, internal intercostal muscles ✕
Cdiaphragm ✕, external intercostal muscles ✓, internal intercostal muscles ✕
Ddiaphragm ✕, external intercostal muscles ✕, internal intercostal muscles ✓

✓ Correct answer

D: diaphragm ✕, external intercostal muscles ✕, internal intercostal muscles ✓

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Transport in Humans, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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