The Distance That Oxygen Can Diffuse Through Living Tissue Is

Question

The distance that oxygen can diffuse through living tissue is approximately
A)0.002 mm.
B)0.02 mm.
C)0.2 mm.
D)2 mm.
E)20 mm.

Accepted Answer

The distance that oxygen can diffuse through living tissue is approximately 0.2 mm. This means that cells must be within 0.2 mm of a capillary in order to receive sufficient oxygen through diffusion.