The Term That Means Able to Breathe Easier in a Straight

question 52

Multiple Choice

The term that means able to breathe easier in a straight (upright) position is

• A)hypercapnia.
• B)acapnia.
• C)orthopnea.
• D)hypoxemia.

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Definitions:

Desert

A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs, and consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.

Wind Erosion

The removal of soil, rock fragments, or fine particles by the force of the wind over land surfaces.

Volcanic Necks

Solidified lava within the conduit of an extinct volcano, exposed after the surrounding softer rock has eroded away.

Desertification

The converting of a land into a desert by natural or human causes.