The process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide pass from a region of higher concentration to one of a lower concentration is called
A. Active transport
B. Simple diffusion
C. Facilitated diffusion
Answer: B. Simple diffusion
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Select the strategies that will make use of voicemail most effective. Select all that apply
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