In fish, countercurrent exchange involves water flowing over gills and blood flowing through gill capillaries in opposite directions. This increases gas exchange by creating a(n):

a. larger surface area
b. osmotic gradient
c. concentration gradient
d. reservoir for gas
e. source of new hemoglobin


c

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