The rate of oxygen diffusion across the respiratory membrane depends upon all of the following except:
A. the thickness of the respiratory membrane.
B. partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli.
C. partial pressure of oxygen in the blood.
D. partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood.
Answer: D. partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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