General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 8 - Gases - Understanding the Concepts - Page 319: 8.77

Answer

a) The volume of the chest and lungs will decrease. b) This decrease in volume will then increase the pressure, which can help to dislodge any food that has been trapped in the trachea.

Work Step by Step

a) The volume of the chest and lungs will decrease. b) This decrease in volume will then increase the pressure, which can help to dislodge any food that has been trapped in the trachea.
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