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Dylan Wells
on Oct 30, 2024
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of gas exchange in air, as opposed to gas exchange in water?
A) Air is denser than water
B) Threat of desiccation
C) High metabolic cost of acquiring oxygen
D) Lack of diffusion
E) Kinetic limitations
Desiccation
The process of drying out or dehydrating, often leading to extreme dryness.
Metabolic Cost
The energy expenditure required to maintain bodily functions and activities, including growth, reproduction, and survival mechanisms.
Kinetic Limitations
Restrictions in the rate of a physical or chemical process, caused by the reaction speed, which affects the overall system’s efficiency.
- Gain insight into the variables that determine the effectiveness of gas exchange, such as the extent of the surface area, gradients in concentration, and the properties of the medium (either water or air).
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the variables that determine the effectiveness of gas exchange, such as the extent of the surface area, gradients in concentration, and the properties of the medium (either water or air).