Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Are Transported Between the Blood and Interstitial

question 108

Multiple Choice

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported between the blood and interstitial fluid by way of

• A) exocytosis and endocytosis by endothelial cells.
• B) pinocytosis using fluid-filled vesicles.
• C) diffusion from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration.
• D) active transport (using ATP) by protein carriers of endothelial cells.

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