What happens during respiratory failure?

Question 4 options:

The blood is not effectively pumped through the body.

Food is not properly digested.

Oxygen and waste carbon dioxide are not effectively exchanged.

Waste is not removed from the body.

Question 5 (1 point)

1 answer

During respiratory failure, the correct option is:

Oxygen and waste carbon dioxide are not effectively exchanged.

Respiratory failure occurs when the respiratory system fails in oxygenating the blood and/or eliminating carbon dioxide from the body, leading to inadequate gas exchange.

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