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Why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in mammals and birds?

Mammals and birds are warm-blooded animals. They require more energy to maintain their body temperature, so they require more oxygen to produce energy. Thus, it is necessary that their oxygenated blood get separated with deoxygenated blood.


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