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Match each descriptive phrase to a receptor type. Receptor types may be used more than once.
-stimulation of may result in a sensation of pain


Definitions:

Atelectasis

The collapse of part or all of a lung, preventing the respiratory exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Percussing

The act of tapping on a surface, often the body in a medical context, to diagnose the condition of the underlying tissue or organ based on the sound produced.

Pneumonia

An infection of the lungs causing inflammation of the air sacs, which may fill with fluid or pus, leading to respiratory symptoms.

Tachypnea

A condition characterized by abnormally rapid breathing, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions or result from physical exertion.

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