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sc00by25

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Which blood vessel carries blood from the heart to the lungs?
 
  A) aorta
   B) vena cava
   C) pulmonary artery
   D) pulmonary vein

Question 2

Explain why breathing is necessary for cellular respiration to occur.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

We inhale oxygen because it is necessary for the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP. Carbon dioxide develops as a waste product of ATP production. We exhale this carbon dioxide to remove it from the body.


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Excellent

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