What is the net movement of carbon dioxide gas, given the following: Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood = 100 mmHg Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the alveolar air = 95 mmHg Carbon dioxide will not move because the solubility coefficient for carbon dioxide is too small Carbon dioxide will not move because the concentration gradient is too small Carbon dioxide will move into the blood Carbon dioxide will move into the alveolus

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A: Option:D  All the above