Types of Respiratory Systems

Question 1

What are the types of respiration?

Answer 1

• None
• Gastrovascular (Simple)
• Tracheal (Complex)
• Gills (Complex)
• Lungs (Complex)
• Cutaneous (Complex)

Question 2

None:

Answer 2

Key Structures: Cell Membrane
How it works: Diffusion
Organism: Single-celled organisms

Question 3

Gastrovascular:

Answer 3

Key Structures: Gut
How it works: Diffusion
Organisms: Medusa

Question 4

Tracheal:

Answer 4

Key Structures: Spiracles
How it works: Internal tubes that go all over
Organisms: Insects

Question 5

Gills:

Answer 5

Key Structures: Gills
How it works: Gas exchange
Organisms: Fish and axelotls

Question 6

Lungs:

Answer 6

Key Structures: Lungs
How it works: Gas exchange within the lungs
Organisms: Mammals, birds, reptiles

Question 7

Cutaneous:

Answer 7

Key Structures: Skin
How it works: Gas exchange between skin and environment
Organisms: Frogs and worms