While Standing, Looking Up at the Stars Requires ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

While standing, looking up at the stars requires ________.

• A) elevation of the mandible
• B) extension of the neck
• C) hyperextension of the neck
• D) abduction of the neck
• E) dorsiflexion of the neck

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face, involved in breathing and the sense of smell.

Posterior

The back or rear position in relation to another object or direction, opposite to anterior.

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for removal of carbon dioxide, often leading to decreased blood CO₂ levels and alkalosis.

Plasma Ph

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the plasma, a component of blood.