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The exchange of gases in the alveoli of ...

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

A

Simple diffusion

B

Facilitated diffusion

C

Active transport

D

All of the above

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A
Gaseous `(O_(2)" and "CO_(2))` exchange between alveoli and blood, and blood and tissues takes place by simple diffusion.
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