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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Respiratory System

Question 1 • Anatomy & Physiology B

Where does diffusion occur?

Answer
A
in the trachea
B
in the bronchi
C
in the alveolar-capillary membrane
D
in the mouth

Explanation

Diffusion is the movement of gases from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. In the lungs, oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the thin alveolar-capillary membrane between the alveoli and the blood. The trachea, bronchi, and mouth mainly conduct air rather than exchange gases.

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