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After Merton Has Been Sleeping for About Ninety Minutes,his Heart

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After Merton has been sleeping for about ninety minutes,his heart begins to beat faster,his breathing grows fast and irregular,and his closed eyes begin to move back and forth.Merton is most likely experiencing ____.


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Internal Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that, during exhalation, decrease the volume of the thoracic cavity to expel air from the lungs.

External Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs, aiding in the mechanics of breathing by elevating the ribcage.

Intrapulmonary Pressure

The pressure within the alveoli of the lungs, vital for the process of inhalation and exhalation.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The extra amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.

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