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← Nature & AnimalsWhich phenomenon occurs when a marine mammal migrates toward polar regions?
A)Peripheral vasodilation reduces core temperature
B)Blubber insulation increases heat conduction
C)Countercurrent exchange conserves core heat✓
D)Increased metabolism suppresses shivering response
💡 Explanation
Countercurrent exchange is enhanced, because blood vessels run closely, therefore heat is transferred to returning cool blood, rather than being lost through peripheral vasodilation which would increase heat loss.
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