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What Is the Primary Physiological Effect of Positive End Expiratory

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What is the primary physiological effect of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) ?


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Perched Aquifer

A perched aquifer is a groundwater body that sits above the main water table, separated by a layer of impermeable rock or sediment, typically providing a limited and localized water source.

Porosity

The measure of how much of a rock is open space, which can store fluids such as water, oil, or gas.

Aquifer

A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater.

Groundwater Flow

The movement of water through the subsurface soil and rocks, primarily driven by gravity and pressure differences.

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