Which of these gases are important in the human body?
a. nitrogen and hydro-gen c. oxygen and carbon dioxide
b. hydrogen and carbon dioxide d. nitrogen and oxygen
C
The two most important gases in the human body are oxygen to nourish cells and carbon dioxide, which is the waste product of cells. There is a delicate balance between these two gases in maintaining homeostasis.
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