217k views
3 votes
When sleeping how do the respiratory work

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

u breathe in a calm motion and your cells respire

User Nyema
by
3.6k points
5 votes
As we sleep, breathing slows down and we do not take in or expel as much air as when awake. As muscles relax during sleep, the upper airway narrows and leads to 200% increase in upper airway resistance. As a result, respiratory muscle activity is reduced and increased work of breathing is needed.
User Reece
by
3.4k points