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multiple choice question
exercise may cause an increase in the depth of breathing known as _.
bradypnea
hypopnea
hyperpnea
tachypnea

Explanation:

• Bradypnea: Refers to slow breathing, not an increase in breathing depth.
• Hypopnea: Indicates a reduction in breathing intensity or depth, not an increase.
• Hyperpnea: Specifically means an increase in the depth of breathing, which matches the description in the question.
• Tachypnea: Refers to rapid breathing (increase in rate), not depth.

Answer:

hyperpnea