Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 42.3, Problem 2CC
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To explain: The short-term variations in cardiovascular functions that help an animal to use skeletal muscles to run away from danger.

Concept introduction:

A skeleton can support an animal, protect its internal organs, and allows for the movement of an organism. There are three types of skeletons. They are hydrostatic skeleton, exoskeleton, and endoskeleton.

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