The changes that were necessary to cope with the heavy energy demands of flight in birds include all of the following except
A. a three-chambered heart.
B. efficient respiration.
C. endothermy.
D. auxiliary air sacs and hollow bones.
E. efficient circulation.
Answer: A
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