How does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
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How does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Respiration and Gas Exchange:
Cells throughout the body use oxygen for metabolism and cellular respiration, taking in molecular oxygen and producing carbon dioxide. Both gases are sent back and forth, between the cells throughout the body and the lungs (where carbon dioxide is dropped off and oxygen is picked up).
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View this answerGas exchange is the process whereby carbon dioxide is dropped off and oxygen is picked up in the lungs. Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli, which are...
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