Why Is CO the Ideal Gas for Measuring the Extent

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why is CO the ideal gas for measuring the extent to which the alveolar capillary membrane itself impedes the diffusion rate?

• A) Blood can absorb CO at a greater rate than CO can diffuse across the alveolar capillary membrane.
• B) CO is lighter than O₂.
• C) CO can diffuse across the alveolar capillary membrane faster than blood can absorb it.
• D) CO is heavier than O₂.

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