What is internal respiration?


A. the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin
B. exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the tissue level
C. exchange of oxygen between the atmosphere and lungs
D. mitochondrial use of oxygen to produce energy


Ans: D. mitochondrial use of oxygen to produce energy

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A. Isotonic contractions involve increased tension in the muscle that results in movement while isometric contractions involve decreased tension in the muscle resulting in no movement. B. Isometric contractions involve increased tension in the muscle that results in movement, while isotonic contractions involve increased tension in the muscle resulting in no movement. C. Isotonic contractions involve increased tension in the muscle that results in no movement, while isometric contractions involve increased tension in the muscle that results in movement. D. Isotonic contractions involve increased tension in the muscle that results in movement, while isometric contractions involve increased tension in the muscle resulting in no movement.

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