Describe external and internal respiration
What will be an ideal response?
Respiration consists of external and internal processes. External respiration is the process whereby the lungs are ventilated and oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air in the lungs and the blood within capillaries of the alveoli. Internal respiration is the process whereby oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the blood in tissue capillaries and the cells of the body.
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1. Native Americans 2. African Americans 3. Hispanic Americans 4. Caucasian Americans
Which of the following exercises stretches the gluteal and abdominal flexor muscles?
b. Arm Circles a. Chest Stretch c. Hip Flexor Stretch d. Supine Bridge
The __________ focuses recovery on abstinence.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Proteins have all the following functions except
a. absorption of vitamins c. contribution to the acid-base balance b. formation of hormones d. transportation of substances such as lipids, minerals, and oxygen