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Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

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What is a disadvantage to breathing through the mouth during exercise?

Increased rate of inspiration
Increased depth of ventilation
Decreased oxygen absorption
Inability to filter air of airborne particles and irritants

Explanation

Answer: D - A disadvantage to breathing through the mouth during exercise is the inability to filter air of airborne particles and irritants. Though mouth breathing does allow quicker respiration rate and deeper ventilation, the nose is able to warm and filter the air using cilia that line the passageway.

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