Which respiratory-associated muscles would contract if you were to blow up a balloon?

A) diaphragm would contract, external intercostals would relax
B) internal intercostals and abdominal muscles would contract
C) external intercostals would contract and diaphragm would relax
D) diaphragm contracts, internal intercostals would relax


B) internal intercostals and abdominal muscles would contract

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The composition of the secretions of the eccrine glands is ________

A) primarily uric acid B) 99% water, sodium chloride, trace amounts of wastes, and vitamin C C) metabolic wastes D) fatty substances, proteins, antibodies, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A high metabolic rate and elevated body temperature are symptoms of the thyroid disorder known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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