What is external respiration?
A. the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin
B. exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the tissue level
C. exchange of oxygen between the atmosphere and lungs
D. mitochondrial use of oxygen to produce energy
Answer: C. exchange of oxygen between the atmosphere and lungs
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