What is the direction of the concentration gradient for $CO_2$ and $O_2$ during gas exchange?
$CO_2$ gradient $\quad$ $O_2$ gradient

  • A
    Atmosphere to blood $\quad$ Blood to atmosphere
  • B
    Atmosphere to lungs $\quad$ Lungs to atmosphere
  • C
    Tissues to lungs $\quad$ Lungs to tissues
  • D
    Lungs to tissues $\quad$ Tissues to lungs

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