Give one reason why multicellular organisms require special organs for the exchange of gases between their body and their environment.

  • A
    To increase the rate of diffusion.
  • B
    Because all cells are in direct contact with the environment.
  • C
    Because the body surface area is too small to provide oxygen to all cells by simple diffusion.
  • D
    To reduce the metabolic rate of the organism.

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