Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?
A)an increase in membrane thickness
B)an increase in alveolar surface area
C)an increase in respiratory rate
D)a decrease in membrane thickness
E)a decrease in nitrogen solubility

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An increase in membrane thickness would slow down gas exchange as it would make it more difficult for gases to diffuse across the membrane.

Which of the Following Would Slow Down Gas Exchange Between