Which One of These Factors Would Decrease the Diffusion of a Gas

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which one of these factors would decrease the 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) the gas's smaller molecular size

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