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  2. Breathalyzer - Wikipedia

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    A monochromatic light beam is passed through this sample, and a detector records the change in intensity and, hence, the change in color, which is used to calculate the percent alcohol in the breath. However, since potassium dichromate is a strong oxidizer, numerous alcohol groups can be oxidized by it, producing false positives .

  3. Respiratory system - Wikipedia

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    In humans and other mammals, the anatomy of a typical respiratory system is the respiratory tract.The tract is divided into an upper and a lower respiratory tract.The upper tract includes the nose, nasal cavities, sinuses, pharynx and the part of the larynx above the vocal folds.

  4. Light effects on circadian rhythm - Wikipedia

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    Artificial light at night causing circadian disruption additionally impacts sex steroid production. Increased levels of progestogens and androgens was found in night shift workers as compared to "working hour" workers. [21] The proper exposure to light has become an accepted way to alleviate some of the effects of seasonal affective disorder ...

  5. Respiratory center - Wikipedia

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    The respiratory center is responsible for generating and maintaining the rhythm of respiration, and also of adjusting this in homeostatic response to physiological changes. The respiratory center receives input from chemoreceptors , mechanoreceptors , the cerebral cortex , and the hypothalamus in order to regulate the rate and depth of breathing.

  6. Bronchial artery - Wikipedia

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    In human anatomy, the bronchial arteries supply the lungs with oxygenated blood, and nutrition.Although there is much variation, there are usually two bronchial arteries that run to the left lung, and one to the right lung, and are a vital part of the respiratory system.

  7. High-pressure promposals, Breathalyzer tests, pricey ... - AOL

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    Prom season is in full swing, and while the fashion and rules may look different from the shindigs most parents remember, teens today are still eager to share a fun night with friends.

  8. Tapetum lucidum - Wikipedia

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    The dark blue, teal, and gold tapetum lucidum from the eye of a cow Retina of a mongrel dog with strong tapetal reflex. The tapetum lucidum (Latin for 'bright tapestry, coverlet'; / t ə ˈ p iː t əm ˈ l uː s ɪ d əm / tə-PEE-təm LOO-sih-dəm; pl.: tapeta lucida) [1] is a layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrates and some other animals.

  9. Physiology of decompression - Wikipedia

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    Various factors which may be classified as biological health may influence decompression stress. The importance and mechanism of such factors has not been established, and the roles may be minor or important. Nutritional status is important for general health and affects physical fitness, so it may affect decompression safety.