Diffusion pathEasyQuestion 9273
Question
In the lungs, carbon dioxide diffuses mainly from:
- ADeoxygenated blood to alveoliCorrect
- BAlveoli to RBC nucleus
- CBronchi to pleura
- DPleura to trachea
Correct answer
Deoxygenated blood to alveoli
Explanation
CO2 moves down its gradient from venous blood into alveolar air.