Why does countercurrent exchange optimize gas exchange across some gills?
A) It sustains an optimal thermal environment for gas exchange.
B) It optimizes perfusion to the respiratory surface.
C) It sustains an optimal respiratory gas concentration gradient.
D) It optimizes delivery of the respiratory medium to the respiratory surface.
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