Which of the following increases the rate of gas exchange across the respiratory membrane?
A) Increased fluid in the alveoli
B) Increased thickness of the respiratory membrane
C) Increased surface area of the respiratory membrane
D) Increased connective tissue in the alveolar wall
E) Decreased surface area of the respiratory membrane

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Increased surface area of the respiratory membrane enhances the rate of gas exchange by providing more space for oxygen and carbon dioxide to diffuse between the alveoli and the blood.

Which of the Following Increases the Rate of Gas Exchange