Exam 4: Animal Behavior Flashcards
what is the site of gas exchange?
thin, moist surface (epithelium)
what is the purpose of the respiratory system?
gas exchange
what does the site of gas exchange consist of?
capillary beds and a barrier-forming concentration gradient
what are the concentrations on each end of the barrier-forming concentration gradient?
one area of high oxygen and carbon dioxide
one area of low oxygen and carbon dioxide
which animals have gills?
fish and some amphibians
how much of the air for aquatic animals is oxygen?
21%
LOOK AT GILL STRUCTURE IN NOTES!!!
LOOK AT GILL STRUCTURE IN NOTES!!!
How many pairs of gills are in fish? amphibians?
5 pairs
3 pairs
what kind of blood runs through the gills?
deoxygenated blood
where does blood with carbon dioxide enter the gills?
back end of gill region
where does water with oxygen enter the gills?
front end of gills region
how long does oxygen diffuse?
as long as there is a gradient
LOOK AT FISH GILLS DIAGRAM IN NOTES!!!
LOOK AT FISH GILLS DIAGRAM IN NOTES!!!
what concentration does oxygen go from? what does it go to?
from high to low
What type of respiration is within the skin?
cutaneous
what type of respiration is in the lining of the mouth?
buccopharyngeal
what type of respiration is through sacs?
lung
with each inhalation/exhalation cycle in mammals, how much air is replenished?
less than 1/6 %
what is most of the pathway of air lined with?
mucous secreting ciliated epithelium
what is some of the pathway of air lined with?
cartilage ring
what are external nares? what do they consist of?
naval cavity
cilid and mucous
what are internal nares?
pharynx of mouth cavity
what is the point where the respiratory and digestive systems cross paths?
pharynx of mouth cavity
what is the opening to the respiratory tube?
glottis