Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Chapter 10, Problem 7CR
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The term partial pressure and its importance to gas diffusion.
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The very first step in the process of respiration is breathing. When the air comes in contact with the alveoli, transport and gas exchange happens. The main two gases, which are involved in the process of respiration, are oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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