The cell membrane of a red blood cell will allow water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and glucose to pass through. since other substances are blocked from coming in, this membrane is called a. perforated. b. semi-permeable. c. non-conductive. d. permeable.

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.