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- What arises the need for specialised exchange surfaces?
- Why can single-celled organisms easily exchange substances?
- What do multicellular organisms require for efficient gas exchange?
- What are features of an efficient exchange surface?
- Why is a good blood supply important for exchange surfaces?
- How many pairs of gills do bony fish have?
- What is the function of lamellae in fish gills?
- How does blood and water flow across the lamellae?
- Why can't fish survive long out of water?
- What initiates ventilation in fish?
- What role does the operculum play in fish ventilation?
- How do insects transport oxygen to tissues?
- What are spiracles in insects?
- How do gases move in and out of insect tracheoles?
- What adaptations do plant leaves have for gas exchange?
- What is the function of stomata in leaves?
- What is the structure of the lungs in mammals?
- What protects the lungs in the chest cavity?
- What prevents friction between the rib cage and lungs?
- What muscles are involved in ventilation?
- How does air enter the lungs?
- Where does gaseous exchange occur in mammals?
- What keeps the airways open?
- How do trachea and bronchi differ?
- What is the composition of the airway walls?
- What type of epithelium is found in the airways?
- What is the role of goblet cells in the airways?
- How do smooth muscles affect airflow?
- What do elastic fibres do during breathing?
- What is ventilation composed of?
- What happens during inspiration?
- What occurs during expiration?
- What is a spirometer used for?
- What is vital capacity?
- What is tidal volume?
- How is breathing rate calculated?
- What is residual volume?
- What is inspiratory reserve volume?
- What is expiratory reserve volume?
- What is digestion?