3. Why does oxygen diffuse into the blood from an alveolus in the lungs?
A The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is greater than the carbon dioxide concentration in
the blood.
B The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is greater than in the blood.
C The oxygen concentration in the blood is greater than in the alveolus.
D The oxygen concentration in the blood is greater than the carbon dioxide concentration in the alveolus.