Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Labored or difficult breathing
A)External respiration
B)Internal respiration
C)Diaphragm
D)Abdominal muscles
E)Oxyhemoglobin
F)Bicarbonate ion
G)Tidal volume
H)Vital capacity
I)Aortic bodies
J)Stretch receptors
K)Pulmonary ventilation
L)Dyspnea
M)Residual volume
N)Eupnea

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Dyspnea refers to labored or difficult breathing.

Answer: C 
 The diaphragm is the main muscle responsible for breathing.

Answer: K 
 Pulmonary ventilation refers to the process of breathing or the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Answer: M 
 Residual volume is the amount of air that remains in the lungs even after maximal expiration.

Answer: N 
 Eupnea refers to normal, unlabored breathing.

Answer: I 
 Aortic bodies are chemoreceptors located in the aortic arch that monitor the arterial blood for oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Answer: J 
 Stretch receptors in the lungs help to regulate the depth and rate of breathing.

Answer: E 
 Oxyhemoglobin is hemoglobin that has combined with oxygen and is found in red blood cells.

Answer: F 
 Bicarbonate ion is an important buffer in the blood that helps to maintain pH balance.

Answer: G 
 Tidal volume refers to the amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath.

Answer: H 
 Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a maximum inspiration.

Answer: A 
 External respiration refers to the exchange of gases between the lung alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description