How Is Oxygen Diffusion Affected When Pulmonary Edema Is Present

question 35

Multiple Choice

How is oxygen diffusion affected when pulmonary edema is present?

• A) Diffusion is directly related to thickness of the a-c membrane so diffusion will increase
• B) Diffusion is indirectly related to thickness of the a-c membrane so diffusion will decrease
• C) Diffusion is indirectly related to the thickness of the a-c membrane so diffusion will increase
• D) Diffusion is directly related to the thickness of the a-c membrane so diffusion will decrease

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