The Countercurrent Heat Exchanger of Some Large, Rapidly Swimming "Hot

question 153

Multiple Choice

The countercurrent heat exchanger of some large, rapidly swimming "hot" fish

• A) allows heat to be maintained in the muscles.
• B) produces heat.
• C) heats the blood as it is being pumped out of the heart.
• D) lowers the internal body temperature to that of the surrounding water.
• E) cools the skin.

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Definitions:

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