Indicate the effect the following changes would have on the rate of gas transfer by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-the effect of tissue edema on O₂ and CO₂ exchange between the surrounding cells and blood
A)This change would increase the rate of gas transfer.
B)This change would decrease the rate of gas transfer.
C)This change would have no effect on the rate of gas transfer.

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Tissue edema (swelling due to excess fluid) can create a barrier between the surrounding cells and blood, reducing the surface area available for gas exchange, thereby decreasing the rate of gas transfer.

Indicate the Effect the Following Changes Would Have on the Rate