Q: Is breathing the process that moves air in and out of the lungs? ¶
A: Yes, and or oxygen through other respiratory organs such as gills.
Q: Is breathing one part of physiological respiration required to sustain life? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is breathing controlled by specialized centers in the brainstem? ¶
A: Yes, and which automatically regulates the rate and depth of breathing depending on the body’s needs at any time.
Q: Is breathing only one of the processes that deliver oxygen to where it is needed in the body and remove carbon dioxide? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is breathing eupnea? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is breathing also called ventilation? ¶
A: Yes, and which includes both inhalation and exhalation.
Q: Is breathing common in many forms of meditation? ¶
A: Yes, and specifically forms of yoga for example pranayama.
Q: Is breathing one of the few bodily functions which? ¶
A: Yes, and within limits, can be controlled both consciously and unconsciously.
Q: Is breathing especially important in certain situations such as dehydration? ¶
A: Yes, and cold weather, laryngitis, and when the throat is sore or dry because it does not dry the throat as much.
Q: Is breathing breathing through the nose? ¶
A: Yes.