Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. If the true vocal cords are stretched, the voice becomes lower in pitch. When the true vocal cords are relaxed, the voice becomes higher in pitch.
2. Breathing is controlled by the respiratory center of the brain, which is located in the pons and medulla oblongata.
3. The medulla oblongata controls both the rhythm and the depth of breathing. The pons controls the rate of breathing.
4. The pons controls both the rhythm and the depth of breathing. The medulla oblongata controls the rate of breathing.
5. When carbon dioxide levels rise in the blood, the rate and depth of breathing increase.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
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