What is meant by "internal respiration"?
a. Any gas exchange that occurs inside the body
b. Consumption of O2 in the mitochondria
c. Continuous absorption of O2 and excre-tion of carbon dioxide
d. Exchange of gases between the blood and the tissue
ANS: D
This process supports internal respiration, which is the exchange of gases between blood and tis-sues.
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A) Potential for gastrointestinal bleeding B) Abnormal blood sugar levels C) Poor nutrition D) All of the above
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