BI-1088
Alveoli and gas exchange
Biology · Secondary 3 · Medium · Alveoli and gas exchange
In pulmonary oedema, fluid fills many alveoli. How does this affect gas exchange between air and blood?
- It decreases the rate of diffusion of oxygen into the blood.
- It increases the surface area available for gas exchange.
- It has no effect on the rate of gas exchange.
- It allows carbon dioxide to diffuse out more quickly.
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