Which Statement Regarding the Diving Reflex Is True

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the diving reflex is true?

• A) It is absent during a forced dive.
• B) It represents an adjustment to the pattern of blood flow that allows the dive to be extended.
• C) It exists in all diving mammals.
• D) It is strongly present during a voluntary dive.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and certain bacteria transform light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and glucose from carbon dioxide and water.

Nodes

Points of intersection or branching, such as within a network, or specific regions on a plant stem where leaves are attached.

Specialized Stem

A stem modified for functions other than support and conduction, such as storage, photosynthesis, or propagation.

Gaseous Exchange

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and its environment, crucial for respiration.