Which of the Following Occurs on Inhalation

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs on inhalation?

• A)Air moves into the intrapulmonic space.
• B)Thoracic volume increases.
• C)The diaphragm contracts.
• D)All of the above occur.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells.

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

General Tendency

A common or widespread inclination, pattern, or trend among people or phenomena.