BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781266739606
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 31, Problem 4MCQ
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Breathing is a mechanical process where the gases are exchanged between the lungs and the atmosphere. Breathing is the first step of respiration. Breathing occurs due to the changes in the pressure in the thorax or chest cavity of the body.

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A thin membrane in the lungs act as an actual site of gas exchange found in: a. Secondary bronchioles. b. Primary bronchioles. c. Bronchus. d. Transitional epithelium. e. Alveolus.
In internal respiration:   A. Carbon dioxide moves from alveoli into the capillary. B. Carbon dioxide moves from the capillary into the alveoli C. Carbon dioxide moves from the cells of visceral organs into  the capillary. D. Carbon dioxide moves from capillary into cells of visceral organs.
Which of the following best describes the gas exchange that occurs in the lungs?    A. carbon dioxide diffuses into the capillaries from the alveoli  B. oxygen diffuses from the capillaries into the alveoli  C. carbon dioxide diffuses from the capillaries into the alveoli  D. oxygen diffuse into the alveoli from the capillaries
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