Asked by Nicole Rauch on Jun 12, 2024

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Gas exchange in terrestrial insects is accomplished through:

A) the use of gills
B) the use of tracheae
C) the use of book lungs
D) a closed circulatory system
E) diffusion across the epidermal layer

Terrestrial Insects

Insects that live primarily on land rather than in water or air, with adaptations to various terrestrial environments.

Tracheae

A network of small tubes in insects and some arachnids that facilitates respiratory gas exchange directly with body cells.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which organisms exchange gases with their environment, including the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

  • Elucidate on the bodily functions of arthropods, focusing on how they perform gas exchange, perceive stimuli, and excrete waste.
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Nishitha ParialJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Terrestrial insects use a system of air-filled tubes called tracheae for gas exchange. Oxygen travels through these tubes directly to tissues, bypassing the need for a transport system like blood.