Multiple Choice
Which of the following muscles are primarily responsible for normal resting state (quiet) breathing?
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22. The Respiratory System
Introduction to Lung Physiology
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Where are the lungs located in the human body?
A
In the pelvic cavity
B
In the abdominal cavity
C
In the thoracic cavity
D
In the cranial cavity
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Understand the basic organization of the human body into cavities: the cranial cavity, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity.
Recognize that the thoracic cavity is located in the chest region and is protected by the rib cage.
Identify the primary organs located within the thoracic cavity, which include the heart and lungs.
Recall that the lungs are responsible for gas exchange and are situated on either side of the heart within the thoracic cavity.
Conclude that the lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, which is the correct answer to the problem.
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