Which phenomenon occurs when a marine mammal migrates toward polar regions?

💡 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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