In the alveoli

A. both oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse into the blood.
B. both oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse out of the blood.
C. oxygen diffuses into the blood while carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood.
D. no exchange with the blood occurs.
E. oxygen diffuses out of the blood while carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood.


Answer: C

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