Which mechanism maximizes oxygen uptake when dissolved oxygen is low during aquatic respiration?

💡 Explanation

Countercurrent exchange ensures maximum oxygen absorption from water moving across gills because blood flows opposite to the ventilating water, thus maintaining diffusion; therefore, oxygen uptake is maximized rather than limited.

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