Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Movement into and out of cells

Movement into and out of cells — practice question

What characteristic of the human gas exchange system helps keep a steep diffusion gradient?

  • AA large number of alveoli are present in each lung.
  • BAlveoli walls contain elastic fibres allowing expansion.
  • CThe air brought into the alveoli has a high concentration of oxygen.
  • DThe endothelium of the capillary wall is made of flattened cells.

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