Multiple Choice
Which factor will increase diffusion of gases across the alveolar capillary membrane?
A) A decrease in the surface area of the membrane
B) An increase in the thickness of the membrane
C) An increase in the driving pressure of the gas
D) A decrease in the solubility coefficient of the gas
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