Respiratory System

Respiration and Breathing

How does external respiration differ from internal respiration?

External respiration is the exchange of gases between the alveoli and lung capillaries. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the blood, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood in the alveoli. Internal respiration, in contrast, is the exchange of gases in body tissues.

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