Which of the following adaptations for gas exchange is most characteristic of insects?
1. lungs
2. tracheal tubes (tracheae)
3. parabronchi
4. air sacs
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Lower invertebrates like sponges, coelenterates, flatworms, etc., exchange O2 with CO2 by simple diffusion:
1. conducted to and from the tissues by a network of tubes.
2. over their entire body surface.
3. using their moist cuticle.
4. across the gills.
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: The outer pleural membrane is in close contact with the thoracic lining.
Statement II: The inner pleural membrane is in contact with the lung surface.
Statement III: The part starting with the external nostrils up to the terminal bronchioles constitutes the respiratory or exchange part of the respiratory system.
Statement IV: The alveoli and their ducts form the conducting part of the respiratory system.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement III is correct; Statement IV is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect; Statement III is incorrect; Statement IV is incorrect
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement III is incorrect; Statement IV is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect; Statement III is correct; Statement IV is correct
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung | Respiratory Organs |
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The thoracic chamber is formed dorsally by:
1. the vertebral column 2. the sternum
3. the ribs 4. the dome-shaped diaphragm
Subtopic:  Respiratory System: Trachea & Basic Anatomy of Lung | Respiratory Organs |
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