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RESPIRATION [2 records]

Record 1 2012-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Living Matter - General Properties
DEF

The exchange of gases between an organism and its environment resulting from the oxidation of substrate with the release of energy. It may be accomplished either aerobically or anaerobically.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
DEF

Échange de gaz entre un organisme et son environnement résultant de l'oxydation du substrat avec libération d'énergie. Elle peut se faire en aérobiose ou en anaérobiose.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Propiedades generales de la materia viva
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Record 2 2004-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Respiratory System
DEF

A function common to all living plants or animals, consisting in the taking in of oxygen and the throwing off the products of oxidation in the tissues, mainly carbon dioxide and water.

CONT

Average heart and respiration rates and systolic blood pressure are higher in REM (Rapid Eye Movement) than in NREM (Nonrapid Eye Movement) sleep in man.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Ensemble des phénomènes qui concourent à assurer les échanges gazeux entre le milieu ambiant et la cellule vivante (apporte de l'oxygène nécessaire au métabolisme, et évacuation du gaz carbonique produit).

CONT

Le sujet a également ressenti des variations dans la grandeur de ses images consécutives en corrélation avec sa respiration.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Aparato respiratorio
DEF

Proceso de intercambio de gases entre un organismo y su medio.

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