CO2 diffuses more easily through the respiratory membrane than O2 because it is
Correct Answer: More soluble in plasma
Description: Diffusion of Gases Through Liquids The more soluble a gas is, the faster it will diffuse. In this case carbon dioxide diffuses much faster than oxygen, as it is much more soluble. Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:348,349,350
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