According to the Sliding Filament Mechanism of Muscle Contraction, the Thick

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According to the sliding filament mechanism of muscle contraction, the thick filaments slide in closer together to shorten the sarcomere.

Explain the factors that affect gas exchange efficiency, including medium, temperature, and pressure.

Describe the structural features and functions of different respiratory systems (gills, lungs, tracheae).

Comprehend the impact of environmental changes, such as temperature and pressure, on respiratory processes.

Recognize the mechanisms of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport within the body.

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