Why Do Horses Tend to Move at Only Limited Ranges

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why do horses tend to move at only limited ranges of speeds?

• A) They are only capable of one speed for each of their gaits-walk, trot, gallop.
• B) Walking is the most energetically costly form of locomotion for horses.
• C) Because of their size, horses have limited gaits and, therefore, limited speeds.
• D) They locomote using the most energy-efficient combinations of gait and speed.

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Definitions:

Ventricular Septal Defect

A heart defect due to an abnormal connection between the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles), leading to blood flow between them.

Q21.0

A code in the International Classification of Diseases, specifically denoting certain congenital malformations of the cardiac septa.

Arrhythmia

An irregular heartbeat, which can feel like a racing heart or fluttering, and can be harmless or a sign of a serious heart condition.

Ventricular Flutter

A rapid heart rhythm originating from the ventricles, characterized by a heart rate of 200 to 250 beats per minute, which can be life-threatening.