ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the average rate of breathing for adults?
A
45 breaths per minute
B
30 to 60 breaths per minute
C
12 to 20 breaths per minute
D
5 to 10 breaths per minute
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Normal respiration rates for an adult person at rest range from 12 to 16 breaths per minute.

Detailed explanation-2: -Respiratory rate: A person’s respiratory rate is the number of breaths you take per minute. The normal respiration rate for an adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per minute. A respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting is considered abnormal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The normal breathing rate for an adult is typically between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. A respiration rate below 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting may signal an underlying health problem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tachypnea in adults is breathing more than 20 breaths per minute.

Detailed explanation-5: -Preschooler (4-5 years old): 22-34 breaths per minute. School-aged child (6-12 years old): 18-30 breaths per minute.

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