Countercurrent exchange in the fish gill helps to maximize ________.
A) blood pressure
B) diffusion
C) active transport
D) osmosis

Name: Countercurrent exchange in the fish gill helps to maximize ________. A) blood pressure B) diffusion C) active transport D) osmosis
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Countercurrent exchange in fish gills maximizes diffusion of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between water and blood, ensuring efficient gas exchange even with the low oxygen content in water.

Countercurrent Exchange in the Fish Gill Helps to Maximize ________