Compared to carbon dioxide, oxygen has a relatively ________ solubility coefficient and so requires a ________ partial pressure gradient to help diffuse the gas into the blood.
A) low; large
B) low; small
C) high; large
D) high; small

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Oxygen has a lower solubility coefficient compared to carbon dioxide, which means it requires a larger partial pressure gradient to effectively diffuse into the blood.

Compared to Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen Has a Relatively ________ Solubility