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Which animals have lungs through which air flows in one direction only, so that the air is renewed after each breath?

Correct answer A. Aves

Explanation

Birds use air sacs that keep air moving one way through rigid lung tubes called parabronchi, so fresh air passes over the exchange surface during both inhalation and exhalation.

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