A Device That Measures Absolute Air Pressure Is Called a __________

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Short Answer

A device that measures absolute air pressure is called a __________.

Recognize the unique characteristics of bird and mammal respiratory systems.

Understand the mechanisms of oxygen release from hemoglobin under different partial pressures.

Identify and describe the muscles involved in respiratory movements.

Distinguish between phases of respiration and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory signals to the brain, also playing roles in mood and anxiety.

Pain

A distressing sensory and emotional experience linked to real or possible damage to body tissue.

Retinex Theory

A theory in vision science that explains how the brain perceives colors consistently under different lighting conditions.

Color Vision

The ability of the eye and brain to perceive differences in wavelengths of light as distinct colors.