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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation Objective Question
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In humans, where does the oxygen inhaled go immediately after passing through the thin alveolar epithelium?
Options
A Into the lymphatic system
B Into the pulmonary artery
C Into the blood in the pulmonary capillaries
Correct Answer
D Directly into the heart's right atrium
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood within the tiny pulmonary capillaries.

Hint

It crosses into the smallest blood vessels.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 144 of 802
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