Factors That Affect the Rate of Diffusion of a Given

question 32

Multiple Choice

Factors that affect the rate of diffusion of a given gas across the respiratory membrane include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) surface area of the membrane
• B) thickness of the membrane
• C) solubility of the gas
• D) difference in partial pressures of the gas on the two sides of the membrane
• E) partial pressure of other gases that may be present

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