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Constriction, or blockage, of the bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs.
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Bronchoconstriction
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Another term for expiration.
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Exhalation
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A passive process in which the intercostal (rib) muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and force air from the lungs.
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Expiration
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Another term for inspiration.
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Inhalation
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An active process in which the intercostal (rib) muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs.
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Inspiration
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