Biology - Gas exchange in other organisms

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1. What is the benefit of narrower tracheoles? (insect)

  • Shorter diffusion distance to each cell
  • larger surface area
  • larger surface area to volume ratio
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2. What does the surface of a lamellae look like?

  • an inverted dome
  • a single layer of flattened cells
  • an arch
  • a phospholipid bilayer

3. where does the water from the gills travel to after this?

  • down the oesophagus
  • out of the operculum
  • to the gills

4. Bony fish have gill arches, where are these located?

  • by either side of their head
  • just below their fins
  • on their abdomen

5. What feature of a fish protects the gills from damage?

  • the operculum
  • their eyes
  • holes in the side of their head which work as ears
  • lamellae

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