Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 42 - 42.1 - Concept Check - Page 924: 2

Answer

Three-chambered hearts both fill and empty completely, which is more efficient.

Work Step by Step

As with most traits, this adaptation would be detrimental to some organisms but is advantageous to others. In organisms where we see with three chambered hearts, such as frogs, this particular circulatory model's efficiency is an advantageous adaptation. For example, animals with this type of heart have an ability to shut off blood flow to the lungs when underwater.
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