How Does External Respiration Differ from Internal Respiration

question 81

Multiple Choice

How does external respiration differ from internal respiration?

• A) External respiration is done only by some amphibians, which can exchange gases through their skin.
• B) External respiration refers to gas exchange between inhaled air and blood, whereas internal respiration refers to gas exchange between the blood and tissue fluids.
• C) External respiration involves gills, whereas internal respiration involves lungs.
• D) Internal respiration refers to gas exchange between inhaled air and blood, whereas external respiration refers to gas exchange between the blood and tissue fluids.
• E) External respiration refers to gas exchange, regardless of its location, whereas internal respiration refers to the cellular process that metabolizes glucose and results in the production of ATP.

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