Respiratory System Flashcard

Front

Absence of breathing

Back

apnea

Front

Increased rate and depth of breathing

Back

Hyperventilation

Front

What is the term for difficulty breathing when lying down?

Back

orthopnea

Front

The process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food is called:

Back

cellular respiration

Front

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation is known as:

Back

Residual Volume (RV)

Front

Breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest is called:

Back

hyperpena

Front

Difficulty breathing is referred to as:

Back

Dyspnea

Front

breathing out

Back

expiration

Front

spasm of the diaphragm

Back

hiccups

Front

Volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath

Back

Tidal Volume (TV)