Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What are the two factors that govern gas diffusion? f

 
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Density of the fluid

 

Pressure differential between the gas above the fluid and gas dissolved in the fluid

 

Partial pressure of the gas that is diffusing across the membrane

 

Solubility of the gas in the fluid

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Diffusion is a type of passive transport where solute or gases move from a high area of concentration to a low concentration area, that is down the concentration gradient. This process does not require any energy.

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