The optic chiasm is an X-shaped structure formed by the crossing of the optic nerves in the brain. The optic nerve connects the brain to the eye.
In mammals, the powerful muscle that aids in breathing is the diaphragm. This muscle expands and contracts the chest cavity and forces air in and out of the lungs.
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Answer:
Community.
Explanation:
Community can be defined as a group of living organisms present in a particular area that show interactions with each other. For example, a forest having trees, under-growing shrubs, inhabited birds and animals, and rooted in ground (soil) that contains various fungi and bacteria represent a biological community.
Thus, the correct answer is option). community.
Answer:
B. "Whispered pectoriloquy" - "speaking from the chest"; used as a means of finding masses in the lung. The whispered word is audible in areas where fluid or a mass is present
Explanation:
Auscultation in medicine, is the action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, usually using a stethoscope, in order to perform medical diagnosis.
Auscultation is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory and respiratory systems, as well as the alimentary canal. The procedure is best performed in a quiet examination room. A stethoscope is used to magnify internal sounds. Small changes in breath sounds are carefully observed in order to make a diagnosis.
Whispered pectoriloquy is used to detect vocal resonance. It is used as a means of finding masses (consolidations e.g. pus) in the lung and is performed by having the patient quietly whisper a word. If fluid or a mass is present, words that are whispered may be heard clearly.
For a fish to be buoyant, or float, it must displace less water or the same amount of water as its own body mass. ... Many fish use swim bladders to help them with quick depth changes. These bladders fill with air to help fish rise or release air so fish can sink, often in conjunction with forward movement.
