Gyri Are Made Because

question 16

Multiple Choice

Gyri are made because

• A) the white matter enlarges faster than the gray matter.
• B) the cerebellum grows faster than the cerebrum.
• C) the hypothalamus is larger than the epithalamus.
• D) the gray matter grows faster than the white matter.
• E) the lobes of the cerebellum are not symmetrical.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

The diaphragm is a major muscle involved in respiration, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and contracting to allow inhalation.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air out of the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation, often used in respiratory tests.

Alveoli

are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a crucial role in the breathing process by expanding and contracting the rib cage.