Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported between the blood and interstitial fluid by way of
A. diffusion from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration.
B. active transport (using ATP) by protein carriers of endothelial cells.
C. pinocytosis using fluid-filled vesicles.
D. exocytosis and endocytosis by endothelial cells.
Answer: A
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