Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 23, Problem 9SQ
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Introduction: The respiratory system includes release of carbon dioxide from lungs into air and taking in oxygen to lungs from air. This is referred to as respiration or gas exchange that takes place in air sacs of lungs known as alveoli. There are various factors that can affect gas exchange such as exercise, pollution, smoking, asthma, and so forth.
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