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← Nature & AnimalsWhich mechanism maintains consistent respiratory function for birds undergoing highly variable wing kinematics?
A)Air compression during downward stroke.
B)High hemoglobin concentrations in blood
C)Unidirectional airflow via air sacs.✓
D)Direct gas exchange in wing bones.
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Unidirectional airflow, facilitated by air sacs, ensures constant oxygen supply, because this system separates lung ventilation from limb movement facilitating continuous gas exchange. Therefore, birds maintain respiration during diverse actions, rather than relying solely on stroke mechanics.
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