Respiratory System: Diffusion and Perfusion

Movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar-capillary membrane (correct)

Delivery of blood to the capillaries

Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body's cells and the environment

Moving air in and out of the lungs

Diffusion

Perfusion

Respiration

Ventilation (correct)

Physical act of moving air in and out of the lungs

Movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar-capillary membrane

Exchange of gases between the body's cells and the environment

Delivery of blood to the capillaries in the body's tissues and organs (correct)

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