When the diaphragm contracts,

a. the volume of the thoracic cavity increases
b. lung volume increases as the lungs are forced to expand
c. the intra-alveolar pressure increases
d. both a and b occur
e. a, b, and c occur


D

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Immune surveillance refers to the search for and destruction of bacteria in the blood.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology

A protein consists of

A. an amine group, a carboxyl group, and an R group. ?B. more than 200 amino acids.? C. between 3 and 20 amino acids.? D. a C-terminal, several nucleic acids, and an N-terminal

Anatomy & Physiology

The upper region of the dermis containing parallel rows of tiny bumps is called the:

a. dermal papillae b. stratum germinativum c. stratum corneum d. subcutaneous layer

Anatomy & Physiology

How many bones form the elbow?

A) one B) two C) three D) four

Anatomy & Physiology