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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome results when reduced oxygen partial pressure inhibits bar-headed geese's flight?
A)Compromised erythrocyte production adaptation
B)Decreased myoglobin-facilitated oxygen diffusion✓
C)Elevated mitochondrial ATP synthase activity
D)Inefficient convective heat dissipation
💡 Explanation
Inefficient flight altitude ability results from the decreased oxygen inhibiting sufficient myoglobin-facilitated oxygen diffusion in flight muscle fibers, because convective oxygen delivery is insufficient at altitude. Therefore, a reduced capacity for sustained muscle contraction develops, rather than enhanced ATP production, whose effects would increase flight capacity.
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