Why are elephants better "snorkelers" than humans, in deep water?
A) Humans possess dense connective tissue that is attached to the surface of the lungs to the surface of the chest cavity, resulting in fragile blood vessels at the surface of the lungs.
B) Elephants possess dense connective tissue that is attached to the surface of the lungs to the surface of the chest cavity, strengthening the blood vessels at the surface of the lungs.
C) Elephants can hold their breath longer than humans under water.
D) Elephants have a larger lung capacity than humans.
E) None of the above
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