4. Marine Biology
Marine Mammals — Quiz
Test your understanding of marine mammals with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which type of fat tissue is specialized in marine mammals for insulation and energy storage?
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the role of myoglobin in marine mammal muscle tissue?
Question 3
What is the primary way that marine mammals reduce their heart rate during deep dives?
Question 4
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the lungs of marine mammals that helps them avoid decompression sickness?
Question 5
Which structure in marine mammals is primarily responsible for thermoregulation in the flippers and fins?