Question 14
RespirationThe following characteristics are associated with the mammalian lungs except
- A.large surface area.
- B.expandable lungs.
- C.moist surface.
- D.highly vascularized.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (expandable lungs.)
Explanation
The features of a good respiratory surface are large area, moist and thin surface, and a rich blood supply; 'expandable lungs' is not one of these surface features.