The Exchange of Gases Between the Lungs and the Blood

question 77

Multiple Choice

The exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood is called

• A) cellular respiration.
• B) external respiration.
• C) internal respiration.
• D) pulmonary ventilation.

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Definitions:

Dimethylamine

Dimethylamine is a simple amine consisting of two methyl groups attached to a nitrogen atom, used in a wide range of chemical applications, including as a precursor for certain chemicals.

3-pentanone

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a ketone functional group at the third carbon atom.

Enamine

Derivatives of alkenes formed from the reaction between a secondary amine and a carbonyl group, often used as intermediates in organic synthesis.

Imine

A functional group or compound featuring a carbon-nitrogen double bond, often formed by the condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with an amine.