Infants are often referred to as "belly breathers" because:
A. their intercostal muscles are not functional at an early age.
B. an infant's ribs are brittle and are less able to expand.
C. their rib cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally.
D. their diaphragm does not receive impulses from the brain.
Answer: C. their rib cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally.
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