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How many chambers does an amphibian’s heart have?
A
2
B
2 or 3
C
3 or 4
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most amphibians, including frogs and toads, have three-chambered hearts, with two atria and one ventricle (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-2: -Amphibians have 3 heart chambers: 2 atria and 1 ventricle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Frogs have a three-chambered heart. It consists of two atria and one ventricle.

Detailed explanation-4: -amphibians and most reptiles have a heart with three chambers-two atria and a single ventricle. These animals also have separate circuits of blood vessels for oxygenating blood and delivering it to the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amphibians and reptiles (except for crocodiles) contain a three-chambered heart with only one ventricle. This is because these animals have a slower metabolism rate and hence, they require a lower amount of oxygen per liter of blood to be delivered to the body.

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