What two processes combined are referred to as internal respiration?

A. Systemic gas exchange and gas transport
B. Pulmonary ventilation and systemic gas exchange
C. Systemic gas exchange and aerobic respiration
D. Gas transport and pulmonary ventilation
E. Breathing and alveolar gas exchange


Answer: C

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