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Air rich in oxygen is taken in through nose. It travels through the respiratory tract and reaches alveoli for gaseous exchange. In alveoli, oxygen is exchanged with carbon dioxide which then moves out.
During inspiration, diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contract leading to the outward movement of the rib cage, thus increasing the volume of the thoracic chamber. During expiration, diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax, thus decreasing the volume of thoracic cavity.

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