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AThe biceps muscle
BThe diaphragm muscle
CThe heart muscle
DThe tongue muscle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The diaphragm muscle
The diaphragm contracts and flattens, which enlarges the chest cavity so air rushes in.
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