Which of the following increases the surface area available for gas exchange among various organisms?

A. tubular body shape, as in annelids
B. finely divided inner lung surface in mammals
C. flattened body, as in planarians
D. finely divided gills in fish
E. All of these choices increase surface area.


Answer: E

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