Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

Alveoli are absent in:

Correct answer: A. Fishes

  • A. Fishes
  • B. Amphibians
  • C. Birds
  • D. Mammals

Explanation

Alveoli, small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, are present in fishes. Fishes rely on gills rather than alveoli in their lungs for respiration, making them the correct answer. Amphibians, birds, and mammals all have alveoli in their lungs for gas exchange, so they are not the correct answers for this question.

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