In the countercurrent exchange respiratory system of fish,which of the following would not be expected?
A)In the front (anterior)portion of the gill,the amount of oxygen in the gills is lower than the water.
B)Water travels over the gills from anterior to posterior.
C)In the back (posterior)portion of the gill,the amount of carbon dioxide in the gills is higher than the water.
D)Blood flows through the gills from anterior to posterior.

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In the countercurrent exchange system, blood flows in the opposite direction to water, from posterior to anterior, to maximize oxygen uptake.

In the Countercurrent Exchange Respiratory System of Fish,which of the Following