The Process in Which the Intercostal Muscles Contract, Pulling the Rib

question 26

Multiple Choice

The process in which the intercostal muscles contract, pulling the rib cage upward and outward and causing the lungs to inflate, is called ________.

• A) inspiration
• B) expiration
• C) exhalation
• D) deflation

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Definitions:

Concentrates Urine

The process of increasing the solute concentration of urine while removing excess water, primarily occurring in the kidneys.

Dilute Urine

Urine that has a lower concentration of solutes, often a result of increased hydration or specific kidney functions.

Excretes

The elimination of waste products from the body or a biological system, a vital process for maintaining homeostasis.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, substances found in certain foods, which is excreted by the kidneys in urine.