Why aren't insect tracheae associated with capillary beds?

A. Insect capillaries are found only around the gut.
B. Insects have an open circulatory system.
C. Insects have external gills associated with hemolymph vessels.
D. Insects use an air sac respiratory system.


B. Insects have an open circulatory system.

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a. true b. false

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A) is a network of human relations that includes ideas, institutions, and material things. B) refers to structures and processes that authoritatively make and apply rules. C) refers to a broad term encompassing a range of actions and institutions. D) is a basic way of seeing the BGS relationship.

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