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shenderson6

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_________ is a mechanism by which human populations cope with high altitudes.
 
  a. Hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR)
  b. Basic vasodilation (BV)
  c. Pupil constriction (PC)
  d. Extensive uncontrolled vasoconstriction (EUV)

Question 2

According to Allen's Rule, __________.
 
  a. there is no relationship between body form and temperature
  b. the colder the climate, the larger the body
  c. the colder the climate, the shorter the limbs
  d. the warmer the climate, the larger the body



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: c



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