Which of these does NOT influence the exchange of gases across the respiratory membrane?

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Pores in the alveoli do not influence the exchange of gases across the respiratory membrane. The exchange of gases relies on the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the respiratory membrane, which is influenced by the thickness of the membrane, the total surface area of the membrane, the rate at which each gas diffuses through the fluids, and the concentration gradient for gases across the membrane. Pores in the alveoli can affect air flow and pressure, but not the exchange of gases.

Which of These Does NOT Influence the Exchange of Gases