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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 4 Objective Question

Question

The respiratory system in ______ is called the tracheal system.
Options
A insects
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B vertebrates
C fishes
D birds
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The tracheal system is a distinctive respiratory system found in insects and some other arthropods. It consists of a network of air-filled tubes (tracheae) that branch throughout the body, directly delivering oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide. Vertebrates, fishes, and birds have lungs or gills for respiration.

Hint

Think about the unique breathing structures found in arthropods, particularly those that fly.

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