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Bradycardia in marine mammals is a:
Options
A Structural adaptation
B Physiological adaptation
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C Behavioral adaptation
D Cultural adaptation
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bradycardia (slowed heart rate) is a physiological adaptation—an internal functional response—that conserves oxygen during diving in marine mammals.

Hint

Recall which category involves internal bodily processes.

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