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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 2, 2018
The distinction between dry drowning and wet drowning involves:
 
  a. how much fluid enters the lungs.
  b. the amount of trauma to the laryngopharynx.
  c. the closing of the epiglottis.
  d. the pressure against the cricoid cartilage.

Question 2

The mammalian diving reflex is most prominent in:
 
  a. experienced swimmers.
  b. deep-water divers.
  c. adults in warm water.
  d. young children.


Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


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