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O2 is transported from air in the lungs into the blood through the process of ____.​

The “QRS” complex visible in a normal electrocardiogram is associated with the

Freshwater flatworms have this type of system for osmoregulation.

The values obtained when measuring blood pressure, such as 120/80,

Living at high altitudes can cause ____ as a respiratory adaptation.​

How do endotherms and ectotherms derive most of their body heat?

The primary route for ion loss from the body is the ________ system.

The primary route for water loss from the body is the ________ system.

Traveling to a high altitude can result in “altitude sickness;” however, the body eventually adjusts through ____.​

BONUS Sharks are osmoconformers that maintain osmolarity with the saltwater but keep ion concentrations similar to osmoregulators. To do this they must use non-ions to osmoregulate, such as urea. As such sharks take on excess ions from the water because their bodies are at a significantly lower ion level than saltwater. How are the excess ions eliminated?