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Chapter 48.2, Problem 2R
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The mechanism by which constant and unidirectional flow of air is maintained by birds.
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The birds have a unidirectional flow of air which enables them to prevent mixing of pure and impure air. Unlike humans, where pure and impure have a mixing tendency, the lungs of the birds stop mixing and as a result, the partial pressure of oxygen is more in case of birds.
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