Based on Slides 9-10, how do special blood vessels in frog skin facilitate their unique respiratory process, and what might happen if their skin dries out?(1 point)

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The blood vessels in frog skin allow them to yawn more effectively; if their skin dries out, they would yawn less.
The blood vessels in frog skin allow them to yawn more effectively; if their skin dries out, they would yawn less.

The blood vessels enable direct oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release through the skin; if their skin dries out, cutaneous respiration would be impaired, affecting their oxygen intake.
The blood vessels enable direct oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release through the skin; if their skin dries out, cutaneous respiration would be impaired, affecting their oxygen intake.

The blood vessels are essential for diaphragm muscle function; if their skin dries out, their diaphragm would fail.
The blood vessels are essential for diaphragm muscle function; if their skin dries out, their diaphragm would fail.

The blood vessels help frogs use their mouth muscles for breathing; if their skin dries out, they would only be able to breathe through their mouths.

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The blood vessels enable direct oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release through the skin; if their skin dries out, cutaneous respiration would be impaired, affecting their oxygen intake.

Frogs utilize their skin for respiration (cutaneous respiration), which relies on moisture. If their skin dries out, this process becomes impaired, leading to difficulties in oxygen intake and overall respiratory function.