MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following terms means normal breathing?
A
Apnea
B
Eupnea
C
Orthopnea
D
Dyspnea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Eupnea is normal breathing. Sighing is an involuntary inspiration that is 1.5 to 2 times greater than normal tidal volume.

Detailed explanation-2: -To describe a pattern of rhythmic activity as “breathing” or “respiration” inevitably leads to the conclusion that this rhythmic activity is “normal” or “eupneic". Initially, it must be noted that, by strictest definition, “eupnea” can only be applied to “breathing” in an unanesthetized preparation.

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