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What is the name of the process in the lungs by which oxygen is transported from the air to the blood?

  • A. osmosis
  • B. diffusion
  • C. dissipation
  • D. reverse osmosis
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, diffusion. Diffusion is the process by which oxygen moves from an area of high concentration (in the air) to an area of low concentration (in the blood) through the alveoli in the lungs. Osmosis involves the movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane, not oxygen molecules. Dissipation refers to the dispersal or scattering of something. Reverse osmosis is a process used in water purification, which is not relevant to the transport of oxygen in the lungs.