Red Muscles Are Designed to Contract

question 55

Multiple Choice

Red muscles are designed to contract

• A) quickly.
• B) quickly and for short periods.
• C) slowly.
• D) slowly for short periods.
• E) slowly for long periods.

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Definitions:

Paired Cartilages

Paired cartilages refer to symmetrical cartilaginous structures that occur in pairs within the body, contributing to structural support and flexibility in various organs and joints.

Alveolar Expansion

The process of air sacs in the lungs enlarging during inhalation, facilitating gas exchange between the lungs and blood.

Lung Recoil

The tendency of the lungs to return to their original size after being stretched or expanded, a critical factor in normal breathing and expelling air from the lungs.

Pleural Pressure

This refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity, which is crucial in the mechanics of breathing.