Which of the following terms means "excessive (deep) breathing"?
a. hypopnea
b. tachypnea
c. hyperpnea
d. orthopnea
c
Explanation:
a. hypopnea: means "deficient breathing"
b. tachypnea: means "fast breathing"
c. hyperpnea: correct
d. orthopnea: means "inability to breath unless one is sitting up or standing erect"
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