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Mr3Hunna

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Injuries at which level of the spinal cord can affect the phrenic nerves and therefore respiration?
 
  a. T1T3
  b. T4T6
  c. C6T1
  d. C3C5

Question 2

The diaphragm plays a major role in respiration. During inhalation, the diaphragm:
 
  a. elongates and descends into the abdomen, allowing air to enter the lungs.
  b. contracts and creates a negative pressure in the thorax, which draws air into the lungs.
  c. relaxes so that it can be stretched as you pull air into the lungs.
  d. contracts and increases internal thoracic pressure, which sucks air into the lungs.


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

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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