All of the following are TRUE regarding a membrane-type humidifier except:
A) Water and gas are separated by a hydrophobic membrane.
B) The membrane is permeable to water vapor but not to liquid water.
C) As with other passover humidifiers, there is no bubbling action.
D) A small layer of liquid water remains on both sides of the membrane.
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