Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9780073525549
Author: Mariëlle Hoefnagels Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The reasons for efficient respiratory and circulatory systems evolved as animals’ energy demands increased.
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The major function of the respiratory system is to supply oxygen for
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