In most birds air sacs are ____________ in number?

Correct answer: D. 9

  • A. 10
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 9

Explanation

Most birds have nine air sacs: cervical, clavicular, anterior thoracic, posterior thoracic and abdominal sacs. These sacs act as bellows and maintain a continuous flow of air through the lungs. The common mistake is choosing 10 by confusing the number of air sacs with the number of lungs or air passages.

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