Systemic (internal) respiration refers to

A. gas exchange in the atmosphere.
B. atmospheric air coming into the lungs.
C. gas exchange between the lungs and the blood.
D. gas exchange between the blood and body tissues.
E. cellular respiration.


Answer: D

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