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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 4 Objective Question

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83. Countercurrent heat exchange, which helps penguins retain heat in cold environments, is an example of a
Options
A Behavioral adaptation
B Physiological adaptation
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C Structural adaptation only
D Cultural adaptation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Vascular circulatory arrangements that exchange heat between arterial and venous blood are functional physiological adaptations.

Hint

Internal circulatory heat conservation system.

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