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Which of the following is common to gills and lungs?

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a

Useful for breathing in water

b

Increase surface area of gas exchange

c

Use negative pressure breathing

d

Countercurrent gas exchange

answer is B.

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All the respiratory organs provide a large surface area for gas exchange. Gills are useful for breathing in water while lungs are useful for breathing in air. Negative pressure breathing is exhibited by reptiles, birds and mammals. Countercurrent gas exchange occurs in the gills of fishes.

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Which of the following is common to gills and lungs?