Determine the rate of diffusion in the gas-exchange organ of an air-breathing animal where the area for gas exchange in the lung is 200 mm²,the diffusion constant is 0.08,the PO₂ (partial pressure of oxygen)of the air in the lung is 140 mm Hg,the PO₂ in blood flowing into the lung is 90 mmHg,and the thickness of the gas exchange membrane is 0.001 mm.
A)800,000
B)125
C)00032
D)10,000,000

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The rate of diffusion can be calculated using Fick's law: Rate = (Area * Diffusion constant * (P1 - P2)) / Thickness. Substituting the given values: Rate = (200 mm² * 0.08 * (140 mmHg - 90 mmHg)) / 0.001 mm = 800,000.

Determine the Rate of Diffusion in the Gas-Exchange Organ of an Air-Breathing