Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged across the respiratory membrane by the process of ________.

A. active transport
B. cotransport
C. diffusion
D. osmosis
E. filtration


Answer: C

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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