Question

Match the following and mark the correct options

Animal	Respiratory Organ
A.Earthworm	i. Moist cuticle
B. Insects	ii. Gills
C. Fishes	iii. Lungs
D. Birds/ Reptiles	iv. Trachea

• A. A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
• B. A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
• C. A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii
• D. A-i, B-ii, C-i.v, D-iii

Answer 1

The correct option is C A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii

Respiration in earthworm :

In earthworm, gases can diffuse in and out through moist and thin cuticles/ skin. Such kind of respiration is also known as cutaneous respiration.

Respiration in insects :

Insects like cockroaches have a network of tubes which is known as a tracheal system to transport atmospheric air within the body.

Respiratory in fishes :

Fishes use gills as respiratory organs. Their gills are bathed in water for the exchange of gases.

Respiration in birds/ reptiles :

Birds and reptiles are animals having specialized structures known as lungs. These are commonly known as vascular bags as they are well supplied with blood vessels for exchange of gases.

Final answer : b. A-i, B-iv, C-ii, D-iii