Which of the Following Is Defined as the Absorption of Oxygen

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is defined as the absorption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide by cells?

• A) hypoxia
• B) external respiration
• C) anoxia
• D) pulmonary ventilation
• E) internal respiration

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Definitions:

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates of tissue, as in the bones, or in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where they form the grana.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house osteocytes or chondrocytes, respectively, essential for tissue health and maintenance.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone tissue that allow for the distribution of nutrients and communication among osteocytes.

Periosteum

The bones are wrapped in a heavy connective tissue layer, filled with blood vessels, except at joint areas.