Match each type of breathing with its corresponding definition.
-temporary cessation of breathing at the end of a normal expiration
A)Dyspnea
B)Cheyne-Stokes respiration
C)Eupnea
D)Hypoventilation
E)Biot breathing
F)Hyperventilation
G)Hyperpnea
H)Orthopnea
I)Apneusis
J)Apnea

Question

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Apnea refers to the temporary cessation of breathing.

Answer: B
 Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by a period of apnea followed by gradually increasing then decreasing depth and frequency of respirations.

Answer: C
 Eupnea refers to normal breathing at rest.

Answer: D
 Hypoventilation is characterized by decreased breathing rate or depth, leading to an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Answer: E
 Biot breathing is characterized by irregular breathing with periods of apnea alternating with periods of rapid, shallow breathing.

Answer: F
 Hyperventilation is characterized by increased breathing rate or depth, leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Answer: G
 Hyperpnea refers to an increase in depth and rate of breathing in response to increased metabolic demands.

Answer: H
 Orthopnea refers to difficulty breathing while lying flat and a need to sit upright or stand.

Answer: I
 Apneusis is characterized by a prolonged inspiratory phase and a shortened or absent expiratory phase.

Match Each Type of Breathing with Its Corresponding Definition