Compared to Mammals and Reptiles,what Characteristic Prevents Amphibians from Surviving

question 31

Multiple Choice

Compared to mammals and reptiles,what characteristic prevents amphibians from surviving far from water?

• A) Their limbs are too weak to support their weight on land.
• B) They do not have any lungs and cannot breathe out of the water.
• C) Their eggs do not have an amnion which prevents them from drying out.
• D) Their cartilaginous endoskeleton would dry out on land.

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Definitions:

Vital Capacity (VC)

The greatest volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after taking the deepest possible breath; an important measurement in respiratory health.

Residual Volume (RV)

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful expiration, ensuring that gas exchange can continue at all times.

Anatomic Dead Space

refers to areas of the respiratory system where gas exchange does not take place, such as the trachea and bronchi.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)

The additional air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal inhalation.