What Is the Approximate Maximum Thickness of an Animal That

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate maximum thickness of an animal that allows oxygen to diffuse quickly enough through the layers of cells to support life?

• A) 100 mm
• B) 10 mm
• C) 1 mm
• D) 100 m m
• E) 10 m m

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Definitions:

Phalanges

The bones of the fingers and toes in human and many other animals, playing key roles in movement and manipulation.

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes, important for walking and balance.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connected to the ribs via cartilage, forming part of the rib cage.

Styloid Process

A slender, pointed piece of bone that extends down from the temporal bone of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles associated with the tongue and larynx.