"It's So Noisy! How Can You Stand It?" Remarks Lily

question 105

Multiple Choice

"It's so noisy! How can you stand it?" remarks Lily as the thruway traffic screams past her friend Dmitry's ground floor apartment."I don't even notice it anymore," Dmitry replies.This exchange best exemplifies the concept of ___.

• A) adaptation
• B) accommodation
• C) adjustment
• D) attenuation

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Definitions:

Anterior Portion

The front part of a body or structure, often referring to the human body or anatomical structures within it.

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that extends along the front of the abdomen, playing a key role in flexing the spinal column and stabilizing the core.

Vertebral Column

The flexible and supportive spine, composed of a series of bones called vertebrae, extending from the skull to the small of the back.

Abdominal Wall

The abdominal wall is comprised of muscles and tissues that enclose the abdominal cavity, supporting and protecting the organs within.