Respiration controls the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. If respiration slows, CO2 increases, causing a respiratory acidosis. If respiration quickens or deepens, CO2 decreases, promoting a respiratory alkalosis. This is helpful if there is another process going on that impacts the pH of the blood.
The Affidavit of Support form is a legal contract required by U.S. law between the Petitioner (sponsor) of an immigrant visa applicant(s) and the U.S. government. The sponsor for the visa applicant(s) must establish he or she has certain means to financially support the visa applicant(s), if necessary.
Noun. 1. affidavit-written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath. legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.ffidavit. A declaration made in writing and under oath in the presence of an authorized person such as a notary public.