Which of the Following Would Decrease Diffusion of a Gas

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would decrease diffusion of a gas across the alveolar/pulmonary capillary membrane?

• A) an increase in thickness of the membrane
• B) an increase in surface area of the membrane
• C) an increase in the partial pressure gradient
• D) an increase in thickness of the membrane and an increase in the partial pressure gradient
• E) all of these

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