Rate of gas diffusion through the respiratory membrane is

A Directly proportional to diffusion coefficient of the gas
B Inversely proportional to the thickness of respiratory membrane
C Directly proportional to solubility of the gas
D Inversely proportional to the pressure gradient between two sides of membrane
E Directly proportional to molecular weight of the gas

Correct Answer: Directly proportional to diffusion coefficient of the gas, Inversely proportional to the thickness of respiratory membrane, Directly proportional to solubility of the gas

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