Multiple Choice
Water is an optimal respiratory medium because ____.
A) water holds less O2than air
B) O2concentration in water is affected by solute concentration
C) the density of water allows maximal ventilation over the respiratory surface
D) O2concentration in water increases at higher temperatures
E) water keeps the respiratory surface wetted
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