In an Animal Species Known for Endurance Running Rather Than

question 74

Multiple Choice

In an animal species known for endurance running rather than fast sprinting, you would expect to find

• A) a slower rate of oxygen consumption so that its breathing will not have to be accelerated.
• B) an increase of storage of oxygen in myoglobin of its muscles.
• C) a relatively slow heart rate in order to lower oxygen consumption.
• D) a lower pressure of oxygen in the alveoli.
• E) a much higher rate of oxygen consumption for its size.

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