As the Volume of the Lungs Increases

question 84

Multiple Choice

As the volume of the lungs increases,

• A) the DRG respiratory center is gradually stimulated, and the VRG respiratory center is inhibited.
• B) the DRG and VRG respiratory centers are stimulated.
• C) the DRG and VRG respiratory centers are inhibited.
• D) the DRG respiratory center is gradually inhibited and the VRG expiratory center is stimulated.
• E) the deflation reflex occurs.

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Definitions:

Primary Male Sex Characteristic

Refers to the biological and physiological features present at birth that define male anatomy, including the testes and penis.

Testes

Male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones, notably testosterone.

Penis

The male genital organ used for sexual reproduction and urination.

Primitive Testes

The early form of male gonads that develop during embryonic stages, leading to the production of sperm and secretion of male sex hormones.