A Large Respiratory Surface

question 44

Multiple Choice

A large respiratory surface

• A) results in a slow rate of gas exchange.
• B) results in a faster rate of gas exchange.
• C) has no effect on the rate of gas exchange.
• D) is important to support the respiratory needs of large animals.
• E) results in a faster rate of gas exchange, and is important to support the respiratory needs of large animals.

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