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The Respiratory System

Question 6 • Anatomy & Physiology B

Read the scenarios below. Choose the scenario that could interfere with a person's ability to breathe freely.

Answer
A
A patient damages the diaphragm muscle.
B
A patient injures a tooth in the mouth.
C
A patient breaks his or her arm.

Explanation

The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. When it contracts, it helps draw air into the lungs; damage can make breathing difficult. An injured tooth or broken arm would not usually interfere directly with breathing.

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