A decrease in the efficiency of the respiratory membrane would directly lead to:
- AIncreased O₂ uptake and CO₂ release.
- BDecreased O₂ uptake and CO₂ release.
- CIncreased O₂ uptake but decreased CO₂ release.
- DDecreased O₂ uptake but increased CO₂ release.
✓ Correct answer: B
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