Why do many diving mammals allow their lungs to collapse during the dive?
A) The high pressure forces lung collapse.
B) It prevents water entry.
C) It prevents nitrogen narcosis.
D) The gas pressure in the lungs would damage alveoli.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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