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Lungs
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When the rib cage expands, air pressure in
the lungs decreases, creating a vacuum and causing them to fill
with air
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Air is expelled from the lungs when the rib
cage contracts
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During quiet breathing, lung capacity is about
1 pint
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During breathing for singing, lung capacity
can increase up to 1 gallon (8 pints)
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