ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is hyperpnea?
A
rapid breathing
B
abnormally deep breathing
C
slow breathing
D
difficulty breathing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyperpnea is the term for taking deeper breaths than usual, which increases the volume of air in the lungs. This condition is often a response to an increase in metabolic demand when the body needs more oxygen, such as during exercise. Most people experience hyperpnea at some point during their lifetime.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyperpnea is breathing more deeply and sometimes faster than usual. It’s normal during exercise or exertion. Tachypnea is rapid, shallow breathing, when you take more than the normal amount of breaths per minute.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyperventilation is rapid and deep breathing. It is also called overbreathing, and it may leave you feeling breathless.

Detailed explanation-4: -: abnormally rapid or deep breathing.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is always a sensation expressed by the patient and should not be confused with rapid breathing (tachypnea), excessive breathing (hyperpnea), or hyperventilation. Dyspnea is most frequently described as shortness of breath, inability to take a deep breath, or chest tightness.

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