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The Heart

Question 24 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What are the primary gases that are exchanged in the lungs?

Answer
A
oxygen
B
carbon dioxide
C
hydrogen
D
carbon monoxide

Explanation

The lungs exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the alveoli and the blood. Oxygen moves into the blood, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the lungs to be exhaled. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are not the primary gases exchanged during normal breathing.

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