What factors can increase the rate of diffusion?

A. Steepness of the concentration gradient
B. Increase in temperature
C. Surface area of the membrane
D. All of these


Ans: D. All of these

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A) dense connective tissue proper B) loose connective tissue proper C) fluid connective tissue D) supportive connective tissue E) lymph connective tissue

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