Multiple choice

According to which hypothesis are discontinuous gas exchange cycles an adaptation to reduce the amount of O2 delivered to tissues under low metabolic rate?

  1. Strolling arthropods hypothesis

  2. Oxidative damage hypothesis

  3. Chthonic hypothesis

  4. Hygric hypothesis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The oxidative damage hypothesis states that discontinuous gas exchange cycles are an adaptation to reduce the amount of O2 delivered to tissues under periods of low metabolic rate.