A rare genetic mutation affects the function of pulmonary surfactant. Which of the following would be the MOST direct consequence of this mutation?
Decreased airway resistance and increased airflow
Increased alveolar surface tension and difficulty inflating lungs
Enhanced gas exchange and increased oxygen diffusion
Reduced pulmonary blood pressure and improved circulation
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Which is the wrong matched
sponges β entire body surface
insects β body surface
aquatic arthropods β gills
earth worms - moist cuticle
Which one respires through gills?
Fish
Bird
Snake
Dog
Which one respires through gills?
Fish
Dog
Bird
Snake
A fully grown tadpole larva of respires through
Skin
Gills
Lungs
Trachea
Animals who use their skin as an accessory respiratory organ are
I. lizard II. frog
III. rabbit IV. Zebra
Choose the correct option
I and II
Only I
IV and II
Only II
Which is the wrong matched
sponges β entire body surface
insects β body surface
aquatic arthropods β gills
earth worms - moist cuticle