Which outcome reduces oxygen extraction if blood and water flow direction are compromised?

💡 Explanation

Impaired flow disrupts the countercurrent exchange, because this mechanism maximizes oxygen extraction along the gill lamellae with opposing flows. Therefore, extraction decreases rather than improves because the gradient isn't maintained by continuous refreshment via counterflow.

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