The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body is called
A) cellular respiration
B) internal respiration
C) external respiration
D) breathing

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Internal respiration refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells throughout the body. Cellular respiration refers to the process by which cells produce energy from glucose, which requires oxygen and produces carbon dioxide. External respiration refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the external environment during breathing. While breathing is necessary for respiration to occur, it specifically refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

The Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Between the Blood