Asked by Sarah Livengood on Jun 09, 2024
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Pulmonary (external) respiration refers to
A) atmospheric air coming into the lungs.
B) gas exchange between the lungs and the blood.
C) gas exchange in the atmosphere.
D) gas exchange between the blood and body tissues.
E) cellular respiration.
Pulmonary Respiration
The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment, critical for maintaining cellular respiration.
Cellular Respiration
The metabolic process by which cells convert nutrients into energy (ATP) and release waste products, involving oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.
- Elucidate on how breathing occurs and the process of gas exchange.
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NP
Natalia PalasotaJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Pulmonary (external) respiration specifically refers to the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the lungs and the blood. This process is crucial for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide from the blood.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate on how breathing occurs and the process of gas exchange.