The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as
A. respiration.
B. perfusion.
C. ventilation.
D. exhalation.
E. inhalation.
Answer: C
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Which prefix means between or among?
A) inter-? B) ?intra- C) ?sub- D) ?supra-