When the diaphragm contracts, how does it move?

What will be an ideal response?


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Blocking of key receptors in the Mesolimbic pathway typically leads to resolution of these symptoms:

a. Extrapyramidal Symptoms b. Positive Symptoms c. Negative Symptoms d. None of the above

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You walk into your dorm room and find your roommate in the midst of anxiety-induced hyperventilation. You're unable to calm her down, so you call an ambulance. When she arrives at the ER, which of the following is her likely diagnosis?

A. Metabolic alkalosis B. Increased blood PCO2 C. Respiratory alkalosis D. Respiratory acidosis E. Metabolic acidosis

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A coroner examined the heart of an elderly man. Which finding will convince the coroner that the person died of a severe heart attack?

A) Cardiac halitosis B) Cardiac mitosis C) Cardiac neurosis D) Cardiac necrosis

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