In fish, countercurrent exchange involves water flowing over gills and blood flowing through gill capillaries in opposite directions. This increases gas exchange by creating a(n) ____.
A) larger surface area
B) osmotic gradient
C) concentration gradient
D) reservoir for gas
E) source of new hemoglobin
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