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The words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.
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Alternative NamesRespiration
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.
Related topics:
Alternative NamesRespiration
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/14/2010
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is the meaning of respiratory?
Of or pertaining to respiration; serving for respiration; as, the respiratory organs; respiratory nerves; the respiratory function; respiratory changes.
Which body system contains the trachea?
The trachea is the airway in the respiratory system.
What is the name for respiratory system?
The respiratory system is the system that handles breathing.
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
Which two organ system are involved in removing carbon dioxide from the body?
1. Respiratory system 2. Cardiovascular system
Is TB a heart or respiratory diseases?
respiratory
Do hookworms have a respiratory system?
no, they do not have a respiratory system
What is respiratory decompensation?
acute respiratory failure.
What are respiratory surfaces?
Respiratory surface is the surface where respiratory gas exchange in an animal. Ex-lungs
What are the respiratory areas?
The components of the respiratory areas are widely scattered throughout the pons and medulla oblongata. Two parts of the respiratory areas are of special interest: the respiratory center of the medulla and the respiratory group of the pons.
What are the sign and symptoms of respiratory arrest?
complete shut down of the respiratory system. respiratory arrest is the ultimate result of prolonged respiratory failure. respiratory arrest usually results in cardiac arrest. (in children)
If there is respiratory therapist aide?
There are Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Nurses, and Respiratory Therapy Technicians. However, I have never heard of a Respiratory Aide, and the U.S. Department of Labor does not list it within their occupational handbook. The closest to the aide type of position would be the Respiratory Therapy Technician who operates under the direction of the Respiratory Therapist and/or the Physician.
