Match the effects on the rate of gas transfer, labelled a. through c., with the changes listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-the effect of pulmonary fibrosis on O₂ and CO₂ exchange within the lungs
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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Pulmonary fibrosis is the scarring of lung tissue, which can reduce the surface area available for gas exchange and increase the distance for gases to diffuse. As a result, it decreases the rate of gas transfer.

Match the Effects on the Rate of Gas Transfer, Labelled