Asked by Joscelyn Riddles on May 01, 2024
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Which of the following animals have lungs that have millions of alveoli that increase the surface available for gas exchange?
A) Mammals
B) Birds
C) Fish
D) Salamanders
E) Lizards
Alveoli
Small air bladders in the lungs responsible for the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Gas Exchange
The process by which living organisms swap oxygen for carbon dioxide with the surrounding environment.
- Describe the structural adaptations in various animals that facilitate efficient gas exchange.
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Rubin NguyenMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mammals have lungs with millions of alveoli, which are tiny air sacs that greatly increase the surface area available for gas exchange, making the process of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange with the blood more efficient.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the structural adaptations in various animals that facilitate efficient gas exchange.