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The author cites which of the following as characteristic of the Weddell seal’s physiological behavior during dives observed in the laboratory?
I. A decrease in the rate at which the seal’s heart beats
II. A constriction of the seal’s arteries
III. A decrease in the levels of lactic acid in the seal’s blood
IV. A temporary halt in the functioning of certain organs
I. A decrease in the rate at which the seal’s heart beats
II. A constriction of the seal’s arteries
III. A decrease in the levels of lactic acid in the seal’s blood
IV. A temporary halt in the functioning of certain organs
Answer: Option D
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D
In the second paragraph, the author has clearly mentioned that during the dives observed in the laboratory, the heart beat rate of the seal decreases, a constriction is observed in the arteries and certain organs are temporarily halted. Statement III is not true. Therefore, answer option (d) is the correct answer choice.
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D
In the second paragraph, the author has clearly mentioned that during the dives observed in the laboratory, the heart beat rate of the seal decreases, a constriction is observed in the arteries and certain organs are temporarily halted. Statement III is not true. Therefore, answer option (d) is the correct answer choice.
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