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What is the main purpose of respiratory surfaces in animals?
What is the main purpose of respiratory surfaces in animals?
- To exchange gases quickly (correct)
- To transport nutrients
- To store excess oxygen
- To release energy in cells
Which respiratory surface type is characteristic of organisms living in moist environments?
Which respiratory surface type is characteristic of organisms living in moist environments?
- Lungs
- Outer skin (correct)
- Tracheal system
- Gills
What is the function of gills in aquatic organisms?
What is the function of gills in aquatic organisms?
- Store excess carbon dioxide
- Exchange gases with the blood and cells (correct)
- Provide structural support
- Transport nutrients to the cells
In the tracheal system of insects, what connects the cells directly to the environment for gas exchange?
In the tracheal system of insects, what connects the cells directly to the environment for gas exchange?
What is the main mechanism for terrestrial gas exchange in mammals?
What is the main mechanism for terrestrial gas exchange in mammals?
What is the function of the muscular diaphragm and intercostal muscles in breathing?
What is the function of the muscular diaphragm and intercostal muscles in breathing?
Which of the following animals uses tidal exchange for breathing?
Which of the following animals uses tidal exchange for breathing?
What is the purpose of the spirograph mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the spirograph mentioned in the text?
What does vital capacity refer to in relation to lung function?
What does vital capacity refer to in relation to lung function?
What is the role of residual volume in the respiratory system?
What is the role of residual volume in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm during inhalation in mammals?
What is the function of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm during inhalation in mammals?
What is the purpose of using a spirograph to measure air volume in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of using a spirograph to measure air volume in the respiratory system?
In which type of organisms is cross current exchange observed for breathing?
In which type of organisms is cross current exchange observed for breathing?
What does residual volume refer to in relation to lung function?
What does residual volume refer to in relation to lung function?
What is the main mechanism for terrestrial gas exchange in mammals?
What is the main mechanism for terrestrial gas exchange in mammals?
What is the main function of respiratory surfaces in animals?
What is the main function of respiratory surfaces in animals?
Which type of respiratory surface is characterized by folds in the body surface increasing surface area for gas exchange?
Which type of respiratory surface is characterized by folds in the body surface increasing surface area for gas exchange?
What is the role of the tracheal system in insects for gas exchange?
What is the role of the tracheal system in insects for gas exchange?
Which gas exchange system in aquatic organisms involves a counter current system for efficient gas exchange?
Which gas exchange system in aquatic organisms involves a counter current system for efficient gas exchange?
What is the primary purpose of tidal gas exchange in mammals?
What is the primary purpose of tidal gas exchange in mammals?
