Why could a human not absorb enough oxygen through the skin,as opposed to creatures like sea anemones?
A) Our surface area to volume ratio is too high for oxygen to reach all tissues.
B) Sea anemones live in water, and there is more oxygen available.
C) Our surface area to volume ratio is too low for oxygen to reach all tissues.
D) Our capillaries do not come close enough to the skin to absorb oxygen.
E) Sea anemones have a larger heart relative to the rest of their body.

Question

Why could a human not absorb enough oxygen through the skin,as opposed to creatures like sea anemones?
A) Our surface area to volume ratio is too high for oxygen to reach all tissues.
B) Sea anemones live in water, and there is more oxygen available.
C) Our surface area to volume ratio is too low for oxygen to reach all tissues.
D) Our capillaries do not come close enough to the skin to absorb oxygen.
E) Sea anemones have a larger heart relative to the rest of their body.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Humans are more smooth and rounded than sea anemones, in part because humans live in drier conditions, and less surface area helps retain water.

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