Question on: SS2 Biology - Respiratory System
Compare and contrast the respiratory systems of higher animals. How do organisms like mammals, birds, and reptiles adapt to different environments and respiratory demands?
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Higher animals have diverse respiratory systems. Mammals have lungs with alveoli for efficient oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. Birds have a unique air sac system that ensures continuous, unidirectional airflow through their lungs. Reptiles have lungs with varying degrees of folding and can supplement respiration through the use of their skin.
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