How Does the Breathing Rate of an Adult Doing Strenuous

question 38

Multiple Choice

How does the breathing rate of an adult doing strenuous activity compare to that of a world class athlete doing strenuous activity?

• A) The rates are about the same because the athlete is better acclimated to strenuous activity.
• B) The rate is actually higher for the adult versus the athlete because the athlete is better acclimated to strenuous activity.
• C) The rate for the athlete is twice that of the normal adult.
• D) The rate for the athlete is three times that of the normal adult.
• E) It varies from person to person depending on the size of their lungs

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Definitions:

Palatine Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located on either side of the throat that helps defend the body against infection by trapping pathogens.

Abdominal Cavities

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Red Pulp

Reddish brown substance of the spleen consisting of venous sinuses and the tissues intervening between them, called pulp cords.

White Pulp

A lymphoid tissue in the spleen involved in producing and maturing immune cells, particularly lymphocytes.