The Median Space in the Thoracic Cavity Is Called the

question 53

Multiple Choice

The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the

• A)pleural cavity.
• B)pericardial cavity.
• C)mediastinum.
• D)peritoneal cavity.
• E)pericardium.

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Definitions:

RuBP

A five-carbon sugar, ribulose biphosphate, involved in the first step of carbon fixation in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis.

Mitochondrion Structure

The structure of a mitochondrion, characterized by an outer membrane, an inner membrane folded into cristae, and a matrix containing enzymes for ATP production.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions and couples this electron transfer with the transfer of protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.