When at High Altitude,which of the Following Terms Describes the Specific

question 31

Multiple Choice

When at high altitude,which of the following terms describes the specific pressure exerted by oxygen?

• A) homeostasis
• B) erythrocytes
• C) partial pressure
• D) barometric pressure
• E) hypoxic pressure

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Sensory receptors are specialized cells located throughout the body that detect changes in the environment and send information to the brain, initiating sensation and perception.

Balance

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a key component of physical stability and coordinated movement.

Tympanic Membrane

The tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum, is a thin layer that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Auditory Ossicle

Bone of the middle ear; includes the malleus, incus, and stapes.