Which of the Following Statements Regarding Ventilation in a Healthy

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ventilation in a healthy patient is true?

• A) Inspiration requires little energy; expiration requires much energy.
• B) Both inspiration and expiration require the same amount of energy.
• C) Inspiration is an active process that requires energy; expiration requires little to no energy.
• D) Inspiration and expiration require no energy in a healthy person.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Fissure

The deep groove that separates the two hemispheres of the vertebrate brain.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for complex cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

Thalamus

A crucial part of the brain that acts as the main relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Subcortical Structures

The parts of the brain located below the cerebral cortex, involved in various functions including memory and emotion.