Quiz Lesson Questions Settings Start Create your own Quiz Embark on a journey to explore the intricacies of the human respiratory system with our engaging Respiratory System Quiz. As one of the body's fundamental systems, the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and ...
Respiratory failure is a syndrome in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions: oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination. In practice, it may be classified as either hypoxemic or hypercapnic. Hypoxemic respiratory failure (type I) is characterized by an arter...