Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?
A. An increase in membrane thickness
B. A decrease in membrane thickness
C. A decrease in nitrogen solubility
D. An increase in respiratory rate
E. An increase in alveolar surface area
Answer: A
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