When Breathing, the Muscles That Surround the Thoracic Cavity Undergo

question 13

Multiple Choice

When breathing, the muscles that surround the thoracic cavity undergo ________ contractions.

• A)concentric
• B)eccentric
• C)isotonic
• D)isometric

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