When contracted, this muscle causes expansion of the thoracic cavity and increases pressure in the abdominopelvic cavity. Its insertion is on a central tendon
A. Internal intercostals
B. External intercostals
C. Transversus thoracis
D. Diaphragm
E. Serratus posterior inferior
D
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A) increase the surface area of the mucosa of the small intestine. B) carry products of digestion that will not pass through the walls of blood capillaries. C) produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine. D) secrete digestive enzymes. E) produce hormones.
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A. polar covalent bonds.?B. van der Waals forces.?C. ionic bonds.?D. hydrogen bonds.?E. intramolecular forces.
Which structure is composed of three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue each surrounded by a fibrous tissue?
a) Testes b) Prostate c) Bladder d) Penis e) Urethra
Why does breathing 100% oxygen have little effect on oxygen transport to tissues for a healthy person?
What will be an ideal response?