EBK GENERAL, ORGANIC, & BIOLOGICAL CHEM
EBK GENERAL, ORGANIC, & BIOLOGICAL CHEM
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ISBN: 9781259298424
Author: SMITH
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.39P
Interpretation Introduction

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The role of diffusion should be explained in the transfer of O2 from the air to the tissues.

Concept Introduction:

Oxygen is required for various processes in the body and mostly for the very basic metabolism process which keeps us alive and gets the body going. Diffusion is responsible for the transfer of the gasses in the body and it is the transfer of gases from region of high concentration to the region of low concentration.

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