Pulmonary ventilationVersión en línea PAGE 57 por Secundaria Digital 1 What's the name of the muscle that separates the thorax from the abdomen? Written answer 2 Which muscles are responsible for pulmonary ventilation? Choose one or more answers a The lungs b The diaphragm c The abs. d The intercostal muscles 3 The entrance of air into our body is called... Written answer 4 The release of air after gas exchange has occured is called... Written answer 5 During inspiration, the diaphragm flattens and lowers as the ribs rise outwards, increasing the capacity of the ribcage. a True b False 6 During expiration, the ribcage increases its volume. a True b False 7 When is pulmonary ventilation more frequent? a While resting b When we are exercising. c It's constant. 8 During normal conditions, pulmonary ventilations transports about 8 litres of air every minute; however, it can transport up to... a 20 litres b 50 litres c 100 litres d 10 litres