Factors that influence the rate and depth of breathing include ________.

A) thalamic control
B) voluntary cortical control
C) stretch receptors in the alveoli
D) composition of alveolar air


B) voluntary cortical control

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A. Myopathy B. Actin C. Myosin D. Troponin E. Tropomyosin

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Total body water is NOT a function of which of the following?

A) amount of body fat B) body mass C) age D) amount of water ingested

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The ________ of the mitochondrion contains large-diameter pores that are permeable to ions and small organic molecules such as pyruvic acid

A) inner membrane B) plasma membrane C) outer membrane D) matrix E) cristae

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