Which of the following statements about physiological age and chronological age is true? a. physiological age and chronological age are always the same. b. physiological age can be lower than, the same as, or higher than chronological age. c. physiological age can be lower than chronological age, but never higher. d. physiological age cannot be altered, but chronological age can change based on lifestyle choices.

B. Physiological age can be lower than, the same as, or higher than chronological age.

Explanation:

Chronological age represents the total number of years from birth to an individual to its death. Physiological age represents the age of with respect to the functioning of the body. It deals with the ability of body parts to carry out various functions efficiently and can be altered by following a healthy diet, daily exercise routine, and a balanced lifestyle. Accordingly, the physiological age can deviate from the chronological age of the person.

mountains can affect the climate of nearby lands. in some areas, mountains block rain, so that one side of a mountain range may be rainy and the other side may be a desert. much of airborne moisture falls as rain on the windward side of mountains.

explanation:

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.