× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
k
3
r
3
j
3
V
3
l
3
J
2
1
2
n
2
O
2
h
2
d
2
s
2
New Topic  
Preet Preet
wrote...
Posts: 519
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Chart the path of air from the atmosphere to the blood. What will be an ideal response?
 
 

Question 2

Which of the following have the most efficient lungs: amphibians, mammals or birds? Explain your
  answer. What will be an ideal response?
 
Read 52 times
3 Replies

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
6 years ago
Answer to q. 1

Air would travel through the following structures in this order: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea,
bronchioles, alveolar duct, alveoli, and finally the pulmonary capillaries.

Answer to q. 2

Amphibians have the simplest lung - it is not convoluted and thus has a low surface area. In addition,
air is pushed into their lungs which limits flow. Mammals have far more convoluted lungs to increase
surface area and have the anatomy to draw air into the lung. However, there is still a delay as air
comes in and then goes out. Birds on the other hand have convoluted lungs and a system to draw air
continually over the absorptive surface of the lung.
Preet Author
wrote...
6 years ago
Easily the best answer Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes
wrote...
6 years ago
If so, mark it solved Smiling Face with Glasses
New Topic      
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  968 People Browsing
 115 Signed Up Today
Related Images
  
 223
  
 143
  
 8685
Your Opinion
Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?
Votes: 380