Avian heart is __________.
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two - chambered
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four - chambered
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three - chambered
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five - chambered
B
Correct answer
Explanation
All birds (aves) have a four-chambered heart with complete separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood. This is an adaptation supporting their high metabolic rate and endothermy (warm-bloodedness), enabling the sustained energy demands of flight. The four chambers are two atria and two ventricles.