Each of the Following Factors Affects the Rate of External

question 187

Multiple Choice

Each of the following factors affects the rate of external respiration except the

• A) PO2 of the alveoli.
• B) PCO2 of the blood.
• C) thickness of the respiratory membrane.
• D) PN2 of the alveoli.
• E) solubility of oxygen in plasma.

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