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Which outcome directly arises when pneumatic ducts fail during rapid ascent?

A)Reduced buoyancy control during surfacing
B)Increased metabolic rate due osmoregulation
C)Enhanced oxygen uptake in capillaries
D)Minimized energy expenditure of muscles

💡 Explanation

Failure of the pneumatic duct linking the swim bladder to the esophagus prevents gas release, which results in over-inflation and compromised buoyancy control because the fish cannot regulate buoyancy during accent rather than maintaining control, therefore affecting depth regulation within dynamic pressure.

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