Which of the Following Statements Regarding Breathing and Circulation in Insects

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding breathing and circulation in insects is false?

• A)The tracheal system of insects consists of a series of branching air tubes that extend from the surface to deep inside the body.
• B)Insects lose very little water by using a tracheal system to breathe.
• C)The circulatory system of insects is not involved in transporting oxygen.
• D)Terrestrial animals such as insects spend much more energy than aquatic animals to ventilate their respiratory surfaces.

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