During Hibernation the Rate of Cellular Respiration in a Mammal

question 24

Multiple Choice

During hibernation the rate of cellular respiration in a mammal is typically less than half the rate measured when the mammal is not hibernating. This slowed cellular respiration is probably accompanied by which of the following?

• A) Reduced body temperature only
• B) Reduced pulse rate and reduced body temperature
• C) Reduced pulse rate and increased body temperature
• D) Increased body temperature only
• E) Increased pulse rate only

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