The Cardiovascular System of a Mouse Works Like That of a Human.A

question 4

Multiple Choice

The cardiovascular system of a mouse works like that of a human.A mouse is moved from sea level (low altitude) to the top of a mountain (high altitude) .How could this mouse's cardiovascular system maintain a similar rate of oxygen delivery to its tissues now that the mouse is at the top of the mountain?

• A)Decrease breathing rate.
• B)Decrease heart rate.
• C)Increase the depth of ventilation.
• D)Increase lung pressure.

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