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Shelby Rankin
on Oct 30, 2024
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The efficient exchange of gases in gills is an example of countercurrent exchange.
Countercurrent Exchange
A mechanism in which fluids flow in opposite directions, exchanging properties (such as heat or chemical constituents) to maximize transfer rates.
Gills
Respiratory organs in certain aquatic organisms, allowing them to extract oxygen from water.
Gases
Substances that are in the state of matter characterized by having neither a defined volume nor shape, expanding to fill their container.
- Understand the distinct modifications in the respiratory systems of birds and aquatic animals.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinct modifications in the respiratory systems of birds and aquatic animals.