Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

15th Edition

ISBN: 9781119329398

Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

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Solution Summary: The author explains the factors that elevate the rate of diffusion, such as concentration gradient, surface area, temperature, and diffusion distance.

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