Which outcome occurs when ventilatory collapse decreases oxygen gradient?

💡 Explanation

Gills rely on countercurrent exchange to maximize oxygen extraction; decreased gradient reduces differential, weakening the mechanism. Therefore, O₂ extraction decreases, resulting in less efficient gill function, rather than enhanced transfer/increased cellular respiration within the tissues.

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