What Factors Influence the Amount of Gas Exchange Occurring at the Respiratory

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Essay

What factors influence the amount of gas exchange occurring at the respiratory membrane? Include the following in your answer: $\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { O } _ { 2 } }$ , $\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } }$ , mucus, and surfactant.