What is the movement of gases across the alveolar capillary membrane from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration called?
a. diffusion c. perfusion
b. external respiration d. ventilation
A
Diffusion is the movement of a solute from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute concentration across a membrane.
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