NEET Previous Year Question

Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AThe residual air in lungs slightly decreases the efficiency of respiration in mammals
  2. BThe presence of non–respiratory air sacs, increases the efficiency of respiration in birds
  3. CIn insects, circulating body fluids serve to distribute oxygen to tissues
  4. DThe principle of counter current flow facilitates efficient respiration in gills offices

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) In insects, oxygen is transported directly to tissues through the tracheal system (tracheae and tracheoles), not by circulating body fluids.

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