Running Is an Energetically Costly Activity

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Essay

Running is an energetically costly activity. If mice that normally run 4 km a day are forced to run 10 km a day, what might happen to their digestive tract?

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Definitions:

Cervical Mucus

A fluid secreted by the cervix, varying in consistency throughout the menstrual cycle, playing a key role in fertility and acting as a natural barrier to pathogens.

U.S. Women

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First-Trimester Abortions

Abortions performed during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.

Physical Complications

Health issues or difficulties arising from medical conditions, injuries, or surgeries that affect the physical well-being of an individual.