Q. Identify which respiratory structure possesses the following features and choose the correct option accordingly I. Found in mammals II. Highly muscular and fibrous partition, elevated towards the thorax like a dome III. Separates thoracic and abdominal cavity
A) Pleural membrane
B) Phrenic muscle
C) Diaphragm
D) Mediastinum
Explanation
Diaphragm is a characteristic of mammals. It is highly muscular and fibrous partition, elevated towards the thorax like a dome. Its important function is to aid in respiration. It separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It is also called phrenic muscle
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