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O Respiring Tissue Spiracles  Diffuses Diffusion Gradient Insects

Front How does respiring tissue in insects receive oxygen?
Back - O2 used up in aerobic respiration
- low O2 concentration in respiring tissue
- when spiracles are open
- O2 diffuses into spiracles down diffusion gradient
- O2 diffuses down trachae and tracheoles into respiring tissue down diffusion gradient

Tags: gas_exchange

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