Answer: Hmm. that is a good question I'll problaby scared them and then them a good news ;)
Explanation:
In the lungs. The carbon dioxide/oxygen diffuses through the capillaries surrounding the alveoli (grape like structures) in the lungs
Because it is flexible. Think about it; the ribs protect both the lungs and the heart. If the ribs were solid bone all the way around then unless you constantly break your ribs you wouldn't be able to expand the cheat to breath. Additionally your lungs would constrict the heart to a degree that it would function properly.
B problem solver this is correct answer in my opinion