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This
book says that 2. Hmm… Zee
vertebrates use Hb & insect obviouzly ‘as
arthropods use trrouble sustaining
hemocyanin (Cu-based) aerrobic rezpiracion
as their respiratory in zee wadairr.
pigment.
3. This
insect must 4. I think
be an maybe the
endotherm insect
with a high stores O2
BMR & high in this
O2 demand. way.
•Two of these
animals utilize
structures for body
movement in gas
exchange as well.
Describe.
Gill Structure in Fish
p. 983
If fish gills are so efficient at gas exchange, why can’t most fish survive
out of water?
Gill Ventilation in Fish
In order to have
bulk flow of water
over the
respiratory
surface, what
must be created?
(air) (air)
Compare the size and complexity of the respiratory system in birds and
amphibians (previous slide), and explain any differences.
Compare the direction of airflow in birds and mammals. What does this
imply regarding the pressure gradients at the transport epithelium?
Mammalian Respiratory System
p. 985
Mechanics of Respiration:
negative pressure breathing
p. 986
How do the serous membranes that cover the surfaces of the lungs
and line the thoracic cavity facilitate breathing?
Gas Exchange
at Lungs
Four factors affect the rate of
gas diffusion across a
selectively permeable
barrier:
3. _____________________
4. _____________________
The Function of Would you expect insects (tracheal
system) to have a respiratory pigment
Hemoglobin in their hemolymph? Explain.
p. 992