Whales have a problem diving because
A) They can hold their breath for very short periods of time
B) They inhale air at the surface at high levels of pressure
C) Upon ascent they may suffer release of gas bubbles in the circulatory system
D) Upon descent they cannot prevent large amounts of carbon dioxide from dissolving in the blood and suffer the bends
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A) Are never found among
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A) Having hair
B)
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