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Partial pressure is the pressure exerted by a single type of gas in a mixture of gases. It's crucial in determining how gases diffuse across biological membranes, such as during gas exchange in the respiratory system.
The process by which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is expelled, primarily occurring in the lungs.
The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.
The network of organs and tissues that help you breathe, including the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs