The Ability to Maintain Posture and Balance When the Body

question 50

Multiple Choice

The ability to maintain posture and balance when the body is at rest is due to ___________.

• A) dynamic equilibrium
• B) the occipital lobes
• C) static equilibrium
• D) depth perception

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

A large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face, involved in breathing and smelling.

Epithelium

Layers of cells covering the body surfaces, both internal and external, and forming glands.

Silicosis

A lung disease caused by inhaling fine particles of silica, most commonly in the mining industry, leading to inflammation and scarring in the lungs.

Sand Blaster

A tool that uses pressurized air or water to project sand or another abrasive material at a surface for cleaning or shaping.