Why Is Air a Better Respiratory Medium Than Water

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why is air a better respiratory medium than water?

• A) A given volume of air can contain more O₂ than the same volume of water.
• B) O₂ diffuses faster in air than in water.
• C) Less work is required to move air over respiratory exchange surfaces.
• D) Both a and c
• E) All of the above

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