Which of the Following Statements About the Size of an Organism's

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the size of an organism's gas exchange surface is true?

• A) Organisms with small demands generally still have large gas exchange surfaces.
• B) The lungs of active mammals have smaller gas exchange surfaces than the lungs of less active mammals.
• C) The surface area of a gas exchange surface is sized to match the needs of the organism.
• D) Extra gill surface area in a fish would help lower the drag forces in water.

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