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  4. 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.

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Q. 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.

Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Solution:

Diaphragm Is Found in mammals. It is highly vascular and fibrous partition, elevated towards the thoraxlikeadome. Its important function is to help in respiration. It separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It is also called phrenic muscle.