Raising the Ribs Enlarges the Depth and Width of the Thorax

question 141

True/False

Raising the ribs enlarges the depth and width of the thorax.

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Fitness

The ability of the heart, blood cells, and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of these muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement.

Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving the activation of immune cells and the production of antibodies.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found everywhere in the environment, which can be beneficial, harmless, or pathogenic to humans and other life forms.

Foreign Substances

Substances that are not naturally found within an organism or system, often implying exposure to chemicals, toxins, or pathogens from external sources.