According to Fick's law,which event would cause a decrease in the rate of diffusion?
A) A decrease in the size of the respiratory membrane (A)
B) A decrease in the distance (L) between the two surfaces
C) An increase in the partial pressure difference of the gas at its two locations (P1 - P2)
D) An increase in the size of the respiratory membrane (A)
E) None of the above
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