Which process compromises organ function after prolonged bear hibernation?

💡 Explanation

Prolonged hibernation promotes anaerobic metabolism, yielding lactic acid; metabolic acidosis occurs because reduced buffering cannot completely neutralize it, therefore organ damage happens due to pH changes rather than fat or circulatory issues usually impacting entering hibernation.

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