Which of the following is the last step that produces an inspiration?
a. The atmospheric pressure becomes lower than the intrapleural pressure.
b. The diaphragm contracts.
c. The intercostal muscles contract.
d. The intra-alveolar pressure becomes lower than the atmospheric pressure.
e. The intrapleural pressure becomes positive.
D
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A) vitamins and minerals B) proteins C) foods and beverages high in caffeine D) fats
Tropic hormones are different from other hormones because they
a. stimulate other endocrine glands to release their own hormones. b. control the release of the hormones of the pituitary. c. have inhibitory effects on their target tissues. d. are released in response to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). e. are produced in the hypothalamus.
Of the list below, which has the highest concentration of hydroxide ions?
A) pH 1 B) pH 14 C) pH 7 D) pH 10 E) pH 2
Which of the following is not true regarding hemispheric lateralization?
A) Sensory analysis occurs in the right hemisphere. B) Emotional recognition of facial expressions occurs in the right hemisphere. C) Speech and language control is in the left hemisphere. D) Analytic tasks like math and decision making occurs in the right hemisphere. E) Reading and writing control is in the left hemisphere.