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The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by

A

Osmosis

B

Simple diffusion

C

Passive transport

D

Active transport

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b
the gasesous exchange is the simple diffusion of oxygen from alveolar air into the blood and diffusion fo `CO_(2)` from blood to alveolar air.
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