The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body is called

a. cellular respiration
b. internal respiration
c. external respiration
d. breathing


b. internal respiration

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. 12 B. 2 C. 10 D. 7 E. 5

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