QUESTION 10 What characteristic(s) of the respiratory membrane facilitate(s) gas exchange? large amount of tissue fluid to dissolve the gases simple squamous epithelium of the alveolus and capillaries small surface area large groups of red blood cells in contact with the membrane
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