Which of the following factors will increase diffusion of gases across the alveolar capillary membrane?
a. A decrease in surface area of the membrane
b. An increase in thickness of the membrane
c. An increase in the driving pressure of the gas
d. A decrease in the solubility coefficient of the gas
C
Several factors affect the rate of diffusion, including increasing the driving pressure of the gas.
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