Which of the Following Is an Action of the External

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an action of the external intercostals?

• A)elevation of ribs two through twelve at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
• B)depression of ribs two through twelve at the sternocostal and costospinal joints
• C)depression of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint
• D)elevation of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of nerve cells along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in situations of stress or danger.

Vigorous Activity

Physical action that is intense and energy-demanding, typically raising the heart rate and improving cardiovascular and muscular fitness.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for action in times of stress, known as the fight or flight response.