I am a muscle below the lungs. I pull down to help the lungs open and take in air. Who am I?

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A Radius
B Trachea
C Alveoli
D Diaphragm

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Answer: D. Diaphragm

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle below the lungs. When it contracts and moves down, the chest space grows and air rushes into the lungs.

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I am a muscle below the lungs. I pull down to help the lungs open and take in air. Who am I?

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