Consider the following statements:1. Frogs can breathe by lungs as wel...
Explanation:
Frogs are amphibians that have adaptations to live both on land and in water. They have unique respiratory systems that allow them to breathe in both air and water. Let's take a look at the given statements.
1. Frogs can breathe by lungs as well as skin.
This statement is true. Frogs have lungs that allow them to breathe in air, just like humans. However, they also have a unique adaptation that allows them to breathe through their skin. Their skin is thin and moist, which makes it easier for oxygen to diffuse into their bloodstream. This is especially helpful when they are underwater and cannot breathe through their lungs.
2. Gills are not present in any stage of lifespan of frogs.
This statement is also true. While some amphibians, such as salamanders, have gills as larvae, frogs do not. Instead, they undergo a metamorphosis from tadpole to adult frog. During this process, their gills are replaced by lungs, and they develop the ability to breathe through their skin.
In conclusion, both statements are true, but only statement 1 is correct. Frogs can breathe by lungs as well as skin, but they do not have gills at any stage of their lifespan.
Consider the following statements:1. Frogs can breathe by lungs as wel...
Frogs have three respiratory surfaces on their body that it uses to exchange gas with the surroundings: the skin, in the lungs and on the lining of the mouth. While completely submerged all of the frog's repiration takes place through the skin. The skin is composed of thin membranous tissue that is quite permeable to water and contains a large network of blood vessels. The thin membranous skin allows the respiratory gases to readily diffuse directly down their gradients between the blood vessels and the surroundings. When the frog is out of the water, mucus glands in the skin keep the frog moist, which helps absorb dissolved oxygen from the air.