Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Biosphere

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the biosphere?

• A)It is not connected to the overlapping inorganic spheres.
• B)It extends from the floor of the oceans to 8 km (5 mi.)into the atmosphere.
• C)It is never referred to as the ecosphere.
• D)It is static,never to rarely changing.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition occurring when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces, causing body fluids, especially the blood, to become too acidic.

Expiratory Neurons

Neurons involved in the control of the muscles responsible for expelling air from the lungs.

Ventral Respiratory Group

A cluster of neurons in the medulla oblongata that plays a critical role in controlling breathing.

Inspiration

Inspiration refers to the process of taking air into the lungs, a vital component of respiration, driven by muscle contraction and negative pressure inside the chest.