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Respiration can refer to:

Cellular respiration, which is the use of oxygen in the metabolism of organic molecules.
Physiological respiration, which exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the external environment.

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Topics: Respiration, Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory System...

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Respiratory failureRespiratory failure is a medical term for inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system. Common causes include pneumonia, chronic obstructive airway disease (caused by tobacco smoking), or drug overdose. Emergency treatment follows the principles of c	Respiratory tractIn humans the respiratory tract is the part of the anatomy that has to do with the process of respiration or breathing. The respiratory tract is divided into 3 segments: Upper Respiratory Tract: nose and nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, and throat or ph	Respiratory zoneThe respiratory zone is the site of O and CO exchange with the blood. The respiratory bronchioles and the alveolar ducts are responsible for 10% of the gas exchange. The alveoli are responsible for the other 90%. respiratory system.
Respiratory cycle	Respiratory arrest	Respiratory distress syndrome

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