BREATHE

The average person breathes in the equivalent of

• 25,000 breaths per day.

• 17,000 breaths per day.

• 50,000 breaths per day.

• 1,000,000breaths per day.

The [ }are the biggest waste removal engine in the body, accounting for the removal of 70% of body waste

Our lungs exhale almost half a gallon of water every single day. 

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You lose about 1 cup of water each day, just from breathing! If your mouth and lips are feeling dry, it may be time to top up with a glass of water!

What are the risks of breathing only through the mouth?

• Improves respiratory health

• Increases risk of respiratory ailments and affects facial structure

• No impact on health

• Enhances facial development

chewing only 5 minutes a day can increase bite force significantly.

• True

• False

How many breaths does an average person take in a minute?

• 12-20 breaths

• 5-10 breaths

• 25-30 breaths

• 30-40 breaths

Which of the following is a benefit of nasal breathing?

• Reduces oxygen intake

• Filters and humidifies the air

• Increases risk of infections

• Causes dry mouth

What percentage of oxygen do humans typically exhale?

• 16%

• 21%

• 10%

• 5%

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in breathing?

• To filter air

• To humidify air

• To contract and expand the lungs

• To increase oxygen intake

How does deep breathing affect the nervous system?

• Activates the sympathetic nervous system

• Increases stress levels

• Activates the parasympathetic nervous system

• Decreases lung capacity