Asked by Margie Hammon on Jul 05, 2024
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The first lungs evolved from outpouchings of the gut wall in some ____.
A) bony fishes
B) amphibians
C) birds
D) reptiles
E) early mammals
First Lungs
Refers to the initial evolutionary development of lungs in the ancestor of terrestrial vertebrates, facilitating air breathing.
Outpouchings
Bulges or protrusions from a hollow structure in the body.
- Acquire knowledge on the variety of gas exchange mechanisms present in different life forms.
Verified Answer
PJ
Paige JohnsonJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The first lungs evolved in bony fishes as outpouchings of the gut wall, and from there, evolved into more efficient respiratory structures in amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the variety of gas exchange mechanisms present in different life forms.
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