The Rate of Pressure Decrease _______

question 36

Multiple Choice

The rate of pressure decrease _______.

• A) is constant with altitude
• B) increases with altitude
• C) is unaffected by altitude
• D) decreases with altitude
• E) can be described by all of the above at one time or another

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Definitions:

Bowing Head

A physical gesture of lowering the head and torso slightly as a sign of respect, submission, or acknowledgment.

Hyperextension

An excessive extension of a limb or joint beyond its normal range of motion, often leading to injury.

Lateral Excursion

The side-to-side movement of the mandible, which is important in the grinding motion of chewing.

Plantar Flexion

The action of reducing the angle between the bottom of the foot and the back of the leg, similar to when the toes are pointed.