The Hering-Breuer reflex
A) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PCO2 changes.
B) is an important aspect of normal, quiet breathing.
C) functions to increase ventilation with changes in blood pressure.
D) prevents overexpansion of the lungs.
E) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PO2 changes.
D) prevents overexpansion of the lungs.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?
All of the following muscles make up the hamstring except which one?
A. Biceps femoris B. Gracilis C. Semitendinosus D. Semimembranosus
Projection fibers all connect to the:
a. internal capsule b. corpus callosum c. interthalamic adhesion d. both b and c