Which process prevents oxygen depletion near teleost fish lamellae?

💡 Explanation

When water with dissolved oxygen flows past the gills, countercurrent exchange maintains a concentration gradient because blood always encounters water with a higher oxygen concentration, maximizing diffusion. Therefore, countercurrent blood flow prevents oxygen depletion, rather than alternatives which are tied to non-exchange processes.

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