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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2, 1, 3
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedDuring respiration, atmospheric oxygen first enters the lungs (2) via inhalation, diffuses across alveolar membranes into the blood (1) where it binds to hemoglobin, and is then transported via the circulatory system to peripheral tissues (3) for cellular respiration.
Oxygen must enter through the lungs (2) first, then be carried by the blood (1), and finally arrive at the tissues (3).
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