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What is the purpose of gas exchange in respiration?
What is the purpose of gas exchange in respiration?
- To increase the heart rate
- To eliminate all gases from the body
- To produce energy for the body
- To supply cells with oxygen and release carbon dioxide (correct)
What is a key function of respiratory organs like lungs in humans?
What is a key function of respiratory organs like lungs in humans?
- Filtering out impurities from the air
- Supplying oxygen to cells (correct)
- Exchanging gases with the surrounding water
- Aiding in digestion
Which organism exchanges gases across its entire body surface?
Which organism exchanges gases across its entire body surface?
- Insects with tracheal systems
- Aquatic invertebrates (correct)
- Humans with lungs
- Fish with gills
What defines one respiratory cycle in organisms?
What defines one respiratory cycle in organisms?
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What adapts to changes in the respiratory rate in normal healthy individuals?
What adapts to changes in the respiratory rate in normal healthy individuals?
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How do insects facilitate gas exchange within their bodies?
How do insects facilitate gas exchange within their bodies?
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