Lung development Flashcards by Matilde Villa | Brainscape

Q

How can amphibious breath in both environments?

A

underwater: the pulmonary vasomotor segment constricts the pulmonary artery, obliging the animal to use its gills
outside water: PVS dilates, allowing bloodflow through the lungs

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