The anatomic features of the respiratory membrane that make alveolar gas exchange so efficient are
A. its hearty thickness and the presence of oxygen transport pumps.
B. the high degree of moisture and the large ratio of volume to surface area.
C. its thinness, high water content, and scarcity of capillaries.
D. its large surface area and minimal thickness.
Answer: D
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A) We can detect it by taste but not smell. B) We can detect it by smell but not taste. C) We cannot detect it using the chemical senses.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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