Which statement is NOT true?

a. Carbon dioxide is more soluble in fluid than in oxygen.
b. Carbon dioxide diffuses more rapidly across the respiratory surface than oxygen does.
c. The major muscle involved in breathing is the diaphragm.
d. Oxygen is carried primarily by blood plasma.
e. Carbon dioxide is carried by the blood plasma.


D

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