Refer to the Figure

question 1

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
According to the figure shown, which statement is the most accurate?

• A) O₂ concentrations of arterial blood are inversely proportional to swimming speed.
• B) As O₂ concentrations of blood drop in venous blood, swimming speed increases.
• C) Cold-acclimated fish have a much lower saturation level during exercise than other fish do.
• D) As swimming speed increases, the arterial blood remains nearly saturated while the venous blood decreases in saturation.

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