How Has the Avian Lung Adapted to the Metabolic Demands

question 6

Multiple Choice

How has the avian lung adapted to the metabolic demands of flight?

• A) Airflow through the avian lung is bidirectional like in mammals.
• B) There is more dead space within the avian lung so that oxygen can be stored for future use.
• C) Countercurrent circulation is present in the avian lung.
• D) Gas exchange occurs during both inhalation and exhalation.

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Energy Flow

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