Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 51, Problem 6PL
The contraction of the diaphragm increases the size of the thoracic cavity.
a. True ________
b. False __________
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 51 - The size of the thoracic cavity is increased by...Ch. 51 - Prob. 2PLCh. 51 - Prob. 3PLCh. 51 - Prob. 4PLCh. 51 - A normal resting breathing rate is about...Ch. 51 - The contraction of the diaphragm increases the...Ch. 51 - Prob. 7PLCh. 51 - Vital capacities gradually decrease as a person...Ch. 51 - When using the lung function model, what part of...Ch. 51 - When the diaphragm contracts, the size of the...
Ch. 51 - The ribs are raised primarily by contraction of...Ch. 51 - The primary muscles that help to force out more...Ch. 51 - We inhale when the diaphragm _________.Ch. 51 - Complete the following: a. How do your test...Ch. 51 - Match the air volumes in column A with the...Ch. 51 - To determine possible obstruction of the airway, a...
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