Match Each Statement with the Correct Item Below

question 21

Multiple Choice

Match each statement with the correct item below:
-respiration

• A)uncommon in athletes
• B)protrusion of abdominal tissue through a portion of the abdominal wall
• C)lift the ribs upward and outward during inhalation
• D)physical and chemical processes by which the body supplies its cells and tissues with oxygen
• E)probable life-threatening injury

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Definitions:

Males and Females

The two primary categories of sex distinction in organisms, based on reproductive organs and functions.

Defensive Coping

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety, societal condemnation, or feelings of inferiority.

Successful Adjustment

The effective adaptation or coping of an individual in response to new or challenging circumstances, leading to a state of psychological well-being.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.