Why Is Inhalation Described as an Active Process

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is inhalation described as an active process?

• A) It requires the diaphragm to relax and use energy to move, creating a positive pressure.
• B) It requires chest muscles to relax and use energy to move, creating a positive pressure.
• C) It requires chest muscles to contract and use energy to move, creating a negative pressure.
• D) It uses oxygen to assist chest muscles to contract, creating a negative pressure.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive Abilities are the mental skills that enable learning, problem-solving, reasoning, and understanding, including memory, attention, and executive functions.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly in the field of cognitive development.

Scientifically Tested

Evaluating hypotheses, theories, or products through rigorous and structured experimentation or methods to determine their validity or efficacy.

Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals begin to think logically about abstract concepts.