During Quiet Expiration, the Return of the Lungs to Their

question 11

Multiple Choice

During quiet expiration, the return of the lungs to their resting position is dependent upon ____. ​

• A)diaphragm contraction
• B)internal intercostal muscle contraction
• C)the increased volume of the lungs
• D)oxygen levels reaching their peak
• E)elastic recoil of the chest wall and lungs ​

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Definitions:

Genetic Diversity

The variety of genetic information within a population, species, or ecosystem, crucial for survival, adaptability, and evolutionary processes.

Hive Diversity

The variation within a bee or insect colony in aspects such as genetics, roles, and tasks, contributing to the overall health and functionality of the colony.

Polyandrous Bee Species

Bees species in which females mate with multiple males during their lifespan, enhancing genetic diversity in offspring.

Female Defense Polygyny

A mating system in which males directly defend multiple females to ensure exclusive mating rights with them.