Due to a Mutation in a Smooth Muscle Gene,the Blood

question 49

Multiple Choice

Due to a mutation in a smooth muscle gene,the blood vessels in the skin of a certain strain of mouse become dilated when temperature falls below a certain point.Based on the likely outcome of this mutation,what precautions should the researchers take to maintain the health of their mice?

• A)The mouse room should be maintained at a cooler than normal temperature.
• B)The mouse room should be consistently maintained at a warm temperature.
• C)The mice will have weak muscles,and should be provided with exercise wheels.
• D)The mice will be susceptible to high blood pressure,and should not be provided with exercise wheels.

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