Refer to the Figure Showing a Variety of Animals

question 175

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure showing a variety of animals. Which organism requires ventilation of its respiratory surfaces with a medium containing O₂, but does not require perfusion of its respiratory surfaces with blood?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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