The amount of air that can be expired forcefully above or beyond the normal tidal volume is the
A. tidal volume.
B. forced expiratory vital capacity.
C. inspiratory reserve volume.
D. residual volume.
E. expiratory reserve volume.
Answer: E. expiratory reserve volume.
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What will be an ideal response?
When hyperplasia proceeds out of control, a tumor may develop. This condition is termed
A. hypertrophy. B. neoplasia. C. atrophy. D. metaplasia. E. fibrosis.
What structure vibrates like a drum when sound waves bounce on it?
What will be an ideal response?
A pivot joint
A. is a modified ball and socket joint. B. restricts movement to rotation. C. is a biaxial joint. D. allows gliding movement. E. is between the atlas and the occipital bone.