How do we expand the thorax in respiration?

What will be an ideal response?


(The diaphragm expands in the superior–inferior dimension; the accessory muscles of the thorax, neck, and arms expand the rib cage in the transverse dimension.)

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The Achilles and plantaris tendons insert onto the

A. calcaneus. B. lateral malleolus of the fibula. C. medial malleolus of the tibia. D. talus.

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When the myosin head (of the thick filament) flexes into a bend, while releasing ADP and inorganic phosphate, pulling the thin filament along with it, this is called the

A) action reaction. B) power stroke. C) recovery stroke. D) muscle tone.

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What is necessary for the transport of oxygen by an erythrocyte?

A) albumin B) hemoglobin C) granules D) mitochondria

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Which imbalance results when systemic arterial blood CO2 levels raise to abnormal values?

a) Metabolic alkalosis b) Metabolic acidosis c) Respiratory acidosis d) Respiratory alkalosis e) None of these choices

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