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Direct diffusion through the body surface works only for organisms smaller than about:

A1 mm
B1 m
C1 km
D1 dm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1 mm
1. Diffusion is slow over distance. 2. Only very tiny bodies can rely on it. 3. The limit is about 1 mm. _Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 39, The Respiratory System._
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