Consumption Efficiency Is Calculated as

question 42

Multiple Choice

Consumption efficiency is calculated as

• A) consumed energy times net production energy of the next lower trophic level.
• B) net production energy of the next lower trophic level divided by consumed energy.
• C) consumed energy divided by net production energy of the next higher trophic level.
• D) consumed energy divided by net production energy of the next lower trophic level.

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Definitions:

Expiration

The process of releasing breath or air from the lungs through the respiratory system.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and thoracic cavity that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process by creating a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.

Elastic Properties

Characteristics of materials that allow them to stretch and return to their original shape without permanent deformation.

External Intercostal Muscles

The External Intercostal Muscles are a group of muscles found between the ribs that aid in the process of inhalation by elevating the ribcage, expanding the thoracic cavity.