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What is the physiological definition of respiration?
The movement of oxygen from the outside environment to the cells
How does ventilation contribute to gas exchange in the lung?
It involves the in and out movement of air in the lungs
What distinguishes cellular respiration from physiologic respiration?
Cellular respiration takes place in individual cells, while physiologic respiration takes place in tissues
What causes pressure variation during inhalation (breathing in)?
Contraction of the diaphragm muscle
What does perfusion refer to in the context of physiological respiration?
Circulation of blood in the pulmonary capillaries
Test your knowledge of respiration in physiology and biochemistry with this quiz. Explore the movement of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and the metabolic processes involved in obtaining energy.
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