In order for an oxygen molecule to enter the blood from the lungs it must first cross the ____

a. hemoglobin
b. red blood cell membrane
c. capillary endothelium
d. fluid basement membrane
e. pleural membrane


ANSWER: c

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A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

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