Match the type of respiratory system with the correct description.
-Countercurrent exchange maximizes efficiency.
A)fish respiration
B)amphibian respiration
C)mammalian respiration
D)bird respiration
E)insect respiration

Question

Match the type of respiratory system with the correct description.​
-​Countercurrent exchange maximizes efficiency.
A)​fish respiration
B)​amphibian respiration
C)​mammalian respiration
D)​bird respiration
E)​insect respiration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Countercurrent exchange is a mechanism used by fish to maximize the efficiency of oxygen uptake in their gills. As water flows over the respiratory surface in a direction opposite to blood flow, it allows for efficient exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Match the Type of Respiratory System with the Correct Description