Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Amount of air moved in and out of the lung during normal,quiet breathing
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

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Tidal volume is the amount of air that is moved in and out of the lungs during normal, quiet breathing.

Answer: K
 Pulmonary ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Answer: A
 External respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream.

Answer: H
 Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible.

Answer: C
 The diaphragm is the main muscle responsible for breathing.

Answer: E
 Oxyhemoglobin refers to the hemoglobin in red blood cells that is bound to oxygen.

Answer: M
 Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after maximal exhalation.

Answer: N
 Eupnea refers to normal, unlabored breathing.

Answer: L
 Dyspnea refers to difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

Answer: J
 Stretch receptors are sensory receptors in the lungs that regulate breathing rate and depth.

Answer: I
 Aortic bodies are chemoreceptors in the aorta that help regulate breathing in response to changes in blood pH and oxygen levels.

Answer: F
 Bicarbonate ions play a role in regulating blood pH by buffering excess hydrogen ions.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description