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If humans have gills can humans live underwater?
Actually, at no point do humans EVER have "gills," or even "gill slits." This common misconception was started in the early years of medicine. There are visible creases on the fetal neck that were originally thought to be remnants of past evolutionary stages. It is now known and commonly accepted that these creases are due to the formation of lymph nodes and lose visibility as the fetus matures.
What is the ability to breath underwater called?
The ability to breathe underwater is typically referred to as gills in aquatic animals such as fish, or as artificial devices like scuba equipment for humans. Humans do not have the natural ability to breathe underwater without assistance.
What is the gas exchange organ in fish?
The gas exchange organ in fish is called the gills. Fish use their gills to extract oxygen from water and release carbon dioxide, allowing them to breathe underwater. Gills are highly efficient at removing oxygen from water due to their large surface area and thin membranes.
Can toadstool have gills that can breathe under water?
No, toadstools do not have gills that allow them to breathe underwater. Toadstools are fungi that do not require oxygen for respiration as they do not have a circulatory system like animals. They obtain nutrients through absorption rather than respiration.
Do octopuses have gills for breathing underwater?
Yes, octopuses have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.
How are lung and gills diffent?
Lungs are for humans,gills fish
Is it true humans may evolve gills?
How would people find out anyways because science hasn't fully developed ways of predicting certain futures- therefore we have no proof whatsoever that humans may form gills although you can never be positive for it is something that cannot be forseen. Part of the embryonic time of human development includes gills already. Then we develop past it.
How humans breathe?
through their gills.
Do unborn babies breath through gills?
No, They receive oxygenated blood through the umbiliacl cord, humans do not have gills.
Why are you not able to breathe under water?
because humans do not have gills.
Why can frog live on land and water and not humans?
Frogs have webbed feet for swimming, humans dont, Frogs have gills, Humans dont, and if they do not have gills, then they can hold their breath longer than any human could. Also, Frogs lay their eggs in water, which turn into tadpoles, and then frogs, our young are live born, and can only breathe air throughout their whole life.
Why is a humans heart similar to shark gills?
because they both get boners
What do humans have instead of gills?
Humans have lungs, which are necessary for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere. Instead of gills that extract oxygen from water, humans breathe air through their nose and mouth into their lungs to supply oxygen to the body's cells.
Does a fish evolve into a shark?
Sharks are a type of fish. This is because fish are defined as being vertebrates with gills.
How deep can humans and animals survive in the ocean?
Animals can survive by their gills and they have oxygen in their gills. Humans have been able to survive in the ocean only because of aqua lung and also submersibles also known as submarine's
Does humans possess vestigial gills and tails during embryological development?
yes it does
What do salmon have in organs that we humans don't?
-Fins, gills, tale, swim bladder.
