Adaptations Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

Adaptations are

• A) seen only in nonhuman animals
• B) the same as acclimatization responses
• C) always temporary
• D) long term evolutionary changes
• E) short-term evolutionary changes

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Definitions:

Oxygen Debt

A condition that develops when skeletal muscles are used strenuously for a minute or two.

Bones

Rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.

Joints

Connections between bones that allow for movement and provide mechanical support.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.