Match each type of breathing with its corresponding definition.
-Repeated sequences of deep gasps and apnea; indicates increased intracranial pressure

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Biot breathing is characterized by repeated sequences of deep gasps and apnea, indicating increased intracranial pressure.

Answer: B 
 Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by a cyclic pattern of breathing with alternating periods of deep breathing followed by gradually decreasing tidal volumes and apnea.

Answer: C 
 Eupnea is normal, regular breathing at rest.

Answer: D 
 Hypoventilation is characterized by shallow, slow breathing that does not meet the body's oxygen needs.

Answer: F 
 Hyperventilation is characterized by rapid, deep breathing that leads to excessive loss of carbon dioxide.

Answer: G 
 Hyperpnea is deep, rapid breathing that increases oxygen supply to meet increased metabolic demand.

Answer: H 
 Orthopnea is shortness of breath that occurs when lying down and is relieved by sitting up.

Answer: I 
 Apneusis is characterized by prolonged inspiratory gasps that may follow a brief period of apnea.

Answer: J 
 Apnea is the absence of breathing.

Match Each Type of Breathing with Its Corresponding Definition