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Respiratory Physiology
The act of respiration engages the following three processes:
1. Transfer of oxygen across the alveolus
2. Transport of oxygen to the tissues
3. Removal of carbon dioxide from blood into the alveolus and then into the environment
Respiratory failure may occur from malfunctioning of any of these processes.
