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Generally the breathing system in birds :

A

is identical to the human breathing system

B

is merely accelerated by the flight muscles

C

resembles the positive pressure system of a frog

D

requires a flow-through bronchi-lung so constant oxygen absorption can meet the high oxygen demand

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Breathing System in Birds**: Birds have a unique respiratory system that is different from mammals. Their breathing system is designed to meet the high oxygen demands required for flight. 2. **Identifying the Nature of Airflow**: The airflow in birds is unidirectional. This means that air flows in one direction through their respiratory system, allowing for more efficient gas exchange. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Identical to the human breathing system" - This is incorrect because birds do not have alveoli like humans; instead, they have air capillaries. - **Option B**: "Merely accelerated by the flight muscles" - This is also incorrect as the flight muscles are not directly related to the breathing mechanism. - **Option C**: "Resembles the positive pressure system of a frog" - This is incorrect because frogs utilize a different mechanism for breathing that involves positive pressure, which is not applicable to birds. - **Option D**: "Requires a flow through bronchi lung so constant oxygen absorption can meet the high oxygen demand" - This is correct. Birds require a continuous flow of air through their lungs to maintain high oxygen absorption. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that the breathing system in birds requires a flow through bronchi lung so constant oxygen absorption can meet the high oxygen demand. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Breathing System in Birds**: Birds have a unique respiratory system that is different from mammals. Their breathing system is designed to meet the high oxygen demands required for flight. 2. **Identifying the Nature of Airflow**: The airflow in birds is unidirectional. This means that air flows in one direction through their respiratory system, allowing for more efficient gas exchange. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Identical to the human breathing system" - This is incorrect because birds do not have alveoli like humans; instead, they have air capillaries. ...
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