Which biomechanical consequence arises in birds when air sac volume disproportionately decreases?

💡 Explanation

When air sac volume diminishes, ventilation via expansion/contraction diminishes because efficient unidirectional flow of air decreases. Therefore, evaporative inefficiency results, rather than decreased lift, bone changes, or respiratory muscle power changes which rely on different aspects impacting overall bird respiration..

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