Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?

A. A decrease in nitrogen solubility
B. An increase in respiratory rate
C. An increase in membrane thickness
D. An increase in alveolar surface area
E. A decrease in membrane thickness


Answer: C

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