Multiple Choice
Why is proper ventilation important for a respiring animal?
A) It directly increases gas exchange between the blood and cells.
B) It maintains proper O2and CO2levels on the external side of the respiratory surface so diffusion across it can be maintained.
C) It maintains blood circulation within the body of an animal.
D) It maintains proper O2and CO2levels on the internal side of the respiratory surface so diffusion across it can be maintained.
E) It directly maintains proper O2and CO2levels in tissues.
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