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Which of the choices below determines the direction of respiratory gas movement ?

A

solubility in water

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B

partial pressure gradient

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the temperature

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molecular weight and size of the gas molecule

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Solution

The correct option is B
partial pressure gradient

Diffusion of gases takes place along the concentration gradient.

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