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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation Objective Question
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How do fish typically move water over their gills?
Options
A By absorbing it through their skin
B By pulling it through their mouths and pumping it over the filaments
Correct Answer
C By using spiracles located on their lateral body surface
D By swimming backward to force water into the gill slits
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fish exchange gases by pulling oxygen-rich water through their mouths and pumping it over the gills.

Hint

They 'swallow' the water first.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 141 of 802
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