Chapter 10 (Breathing Processes) Flashcards
1
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apnea
A
cessation of breathing
2
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eupnea
A
good / normal breathing
3
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tachypnea
A
rapid breathing
4
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bradypnea
A
slow breathing
5
Q
hypopnea
A
shallow breathing
6
Q
hyperpnea
A
heavy breathing
7
Q
orthopnea
A
able to breathe only in an upright position
8
Q
hyperventilation
A
overbreathing, the condition of having too much air flow into and out of the lungs (leads to hypocapnia)
9
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hypoventiliation
A
underbreathing, the condition of having too little air flow into and out of the lungs (leads to hypercapnia)
