A bird in your care has an infection in its air sacs.What do you predict would be the effect of this infection?

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The air sacs are an important part of the respiratory system in birds, enabling them to breathe efficiently during flight. An infection in the air sacs is likely to reduce the amount of oxygen flow to the muscles and organs, leading to a decline in metabolism and overall activity levels. This could impact the bird's ability to fly or perform other physical activities. A and B are not directly related to the function of the air sacs and C is incorrect as air sacs are not vestigial in birds.

A Bird in Your Care Has an Infection in Its