Asked by Rheagan Whitefield on May 01, 2024
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The group of animals with an efficient respiratory system, in that there is no "stale air" after exhalation, is the ____.
A) amphibians
B) birds
C) mammals
D) reptiles
E) fish
Efficient Respiratory System
A highly effective system in organisms for the exchange of gases—oxygen and carbon dioxide—between an organism and its environment, ensuring adequate oxygenation of tissues for metabolic needs.
Stale Air
Air that has become unfit for breathing due to poor circulation or presence of pollutants, causing discomfort or health issues.
- Gain an understanding of the different processes involved in gas exchange in distinct organisms.
- Explain the biological adjustments that facilitate effective breathing, which encompass both the counterflow exchange mechanism and the function of the diaphragm in respiratory processes.
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Lauren PolitanoMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Birds have a unique respiratory system where air flows one way through the lungs, allowing for efficient gas exchange and no "stale air" remaining in the lungs. This allows for birds to fly at high altitudes where oxygen levels are low. Other animals may have some degree of efficient respiratory systems, but birds are the most notable for their one-way flow of air through the lungs.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the different processes involved in gas exchange in distinct organisms.
- Explain the biological adjustments that facilitate effective breathing, which encompass both the counterflow exchange mechanism and the function of the diaphragm in respiratory processes.
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