Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 19SAE
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The factors responsible for determining the direction of diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the lungs.

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The movement of gases between lungs and body take place by the process of diffusion. Diffusion is a concentration-dependent phenomenon. Its direction for any gas is from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.

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