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DEPTH RESPIRATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biophysics
- Oceanography
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compensation depth
1, record 1, English, compensation%20depth
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- depth of compensation 2, record 1, English, depth%20of%20compensation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Depth at which the rate of photosynthesis equals the rate of respiration. 3, record 1, English, - compensation%20depth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The compensation depth is a layer of transition from the trophogenic zone to the tropholytic zone where carbon dioxide production is greater than oxygen production. 4, record 1, English, - compensation%20depth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biophysique
- Océanographie
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- niveau de compensation
1, record 1, French, niveau%20de%20compensation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- profondeur de compensation 2, record 1, French, profondeur%20de%20compensation
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profondeur à laquelle l'atténuation de la lumière solaire due à l'absorption est telle que les processus de la photosynthèse parviennent à compenser les pertes métaboliques dues à la respiration. 2, record 1, French, - niveau%20de%20compensation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La croissance des végétaux est donc possible au-dessus d'une ligne appelée «niveau de compensation» c'est-à-dire lorsque le bilan photosynthèse/respiration est positif [...] 3, record 1, French, - niveau%20de%20compensation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biofísica
- Oceanografía
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- profundidad de compensación
1, record 1, Spanish, profundidad%20de%20compensaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- nivel de compensación 2, record 1, Spanish, nivel%20de%20compensaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profundidad de las aguas a la que la fotosíntesis está compensada por la respiración. 2, record 1, Spanish, - profundidad%20de%20compensaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hyperventilation
1, record 2, English, hyperventilation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the practice of excessive breathing with an increase in the rate of respiration or an increase in the depth of respiration, or both. 2, record 2, English, - hyperventilation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hyperventilation is used by divers to reduce the concentration of CO2 and extend the length of breath-holding. 2, record 2, English, - hyperventilation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hyperventilation
1, record 2, French, hyperventilation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accroissement volontaire de la ventilation pulmonaire précédant l'immersion d'un plongeur en apnée. 2, record 2, French, - hyperventilation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après une hyperventilation, la quantité de CO2 dans le sang est très faible (proche de celle de l'air 0,03%). Il est donc possible de consommer tout l'oxygène avant d'atteindre le seuil de déclenchement du réflexe respiratoire : il y donc syncope anoxique (par manque d'oxygène). 3, record 2, French, - hyperventilation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'hyperventilation avant l'immersion a pour but de retarder l'apparition de "l'envie de respirer" et de reculer le moment où le seuil de PpCO2 critique sera atteint. 4, record 2, French, - hyperventilation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hiperventilación
1, record 2, Spanish, hiperventilaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forzar repetidamente la respiración antes de una inmersión, técnicamente llamado hiperventilación, no aumenta el oxígeno en los pulmones sino que disminuye la presencia de dióxido de carbono. 2, record 2, Spanish, - hiperventilaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un método muy empleado para aumentar el tiempo de apnea es la hiperventilación antes de sumergirse, pero la gente que lo hace desconoce los riesgos que está corriendo. 3, record 2, Spanish, - hiperventilaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- depth of respiration
1, record 3, English, depth%20of%20respiration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amplitude respiratoire
1, record 3, French, amplitude%20respiratoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Symptômes d'intoxication [à l'acide sulfurique par] inhalation. [...] Accélération réflexe de la fréquence respiratoire, diminution de l'amplitude respiratoire. 1, record 3, French, - amplitude%20respiratoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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