Refer to This Figure to Determine Which of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

Refer to this figure to determine which of the following statements is correct.

• A) Lamellae bring air within diffusing distance of each body cell.
• B) Blood and water are flowing in opposite directions (countercurrent).
• C) Oxygen diffuses out of blood as it flows through lamellae.
• D) Blood and water are flowing in the same direction (concurrent).

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