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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question

Question

Which mammalian structure is specifically designed to support efficient breathing through high-pressure lung ventilation?
Options
A Diaphragm
Correct Answer
B Mammary glands
C Hollow vertebrae
D Keratinized scales
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammals have a diaphragm that supports efficient breathing by changing the volume of the chest cavity. Mammary glands are for feeding, not respiration.

Hint

It is a muscular sheet separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

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