The thickness of the membrane that surrounds an alveolar sac is 300 µm. How long does it take (ms) for a molecule of oxygen to cross from one side of the alveolar sac to the other? Assume of 2.5*10^-6 m^2/s for O2 in the barrier. Assume 3d diffusion.

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The thickness of the membrane that surrounds
an alveolar sac is 300 µm.
How long does it take (ms) for a molecule of
oxygen to cross from one side of the alveolar
sac to the other? Assume of 2.5*10^-6 m^2/s for
O2 in the barrier. Assume 3d diffusion.
Transcribed Image Text:The thickness of the membrane that surrounds an alveolar sac is 300 µm. How long does it take (ms) for a molecule of oxygen to cross from one side of the alveolar sac to the other? Assume of 2.5*10^-6 m^2/s for O2 in the barrier. Assume 3d diffusion.
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