How does the respiratory cycle differ between adults, babies, and children?


Adults complete between 12 and 18 cycles of respiration per minute.

Newborns complete around 40 to 70 cycles of respiration per minute.

Five-year-old children complete 25 cycles of respiration per minute.

Fifteen-year-old children complete 20 cycles of respiration per minute.

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The type of cells that are responsible for activating the inflammatory response are the:

a. T cells. c. mast cells. b. B cells. d. plasma cells.

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Decimals, fractions, and percentages represent parts of a whole

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The computers in a(n) ________ network are geographically close together, such as in the same building.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is false?

A) Radiographs reveal the pattern of bone loss. B) Radiographs indicate the amount of bone loss. C) Radiographs cannot detect early signs of periodontal diseases. D) Radiographs reveal crestal bone irregularities.

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