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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question
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Bird respiration is highly efficient because it utilizes air sacs to achieve which process?
Options
A Bidirectional airflow
B Cutaneous respiration through feathers
C Unidirectional airflow
Correct Answer
D Anaerobic oxygen storage
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Birds use air sacs to ensure unidirectional airflow, allowing for a continuous supply of oxygen even during exhalation. Bidirectional flow is what occurs in human lungs.

Hint

This flow ensures oxygen moves through the lungs in a single constant direction.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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