The presence of more efficient respiratory systems to extract oxygen from the air among human populations living at high elevations is an example of which form of adaptation?

A. short-term physiological adaptation
B. symbolic adaptation
C. cultural adaptation
D. long-term physiological adaptation
E. genetic adaptation


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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