What is the term for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen that takes place at the alveolar level?
a. Tachypnea
b. Internal respiration
c. External respiration
d. Bradypnea
ANS: B
Internal respiration is the exchange of gas at the alveolar level.
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