The cardiovascular system of a mouse works like that of a human. a mouse is moved from sea level (low altitude) to the top of a

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The cardiovascular system of a mouse works like that of a human. a mouse is moved from sea level (low altitude) to the top of a

mountain (high altitude). how could this mouse's cardiovascular system maintain a similar rate of oxygen delivery to its tissues now that the mouse is at the top of the mountain?

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Angelina_Jolie [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-21T05:24:06+03:00

Answer: Increase the depth of ventilation.

In high altitude, the oxygen pressure will be much lower that makes the gas exchange rate is lower and decrease the oxygen delivery to <span>the tissue.</span> To counter this, the mouse will increase its depth of ventilation so there is more air inside the lungs for every inspiration.