SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Amphibians breathe through
A
Lungs
B
Gills
C
Moist skin
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most amphibians breathe through lungs and their skin. Their skin has to stay wet in order for them to absorb oxygen so they secrete mucous to keep their skin moist (If they get too dry, they cannot breathe and will die).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Most adult amphibians breathe through both their lungs and through their skin. As young, most amphibians live underwater like fish and use gills to breathe. However, some salamanders remain in the aquatic stage as adults and always use gills for breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The frog performs respiration mainly through their skin even though the lungs are present. During different stages of their development, frogs breathe through different organs. The frogs when mature will mainly breathe through the lungs or through the skin also by exchanging gases with the environment.

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