Extreme Animal Athlete Quiz

What is the main focus of biologist Shane Campbell-Staton's study?

• Analyzing the diet of deer mice

• Investigating the adaptations of deer mice at high elevations

• Exploring the mating habits of deer mice

• Studying the behavior of deer mice

What do the scientists determine about the deer mice living at high elevations?

• They have a higher rate of oxygen consumption

• They have lower metabolism compared to low-elevation mice

• They use fats at higher rates

• They use carbohydrates at higher rates

What is the primary purpose of using fats (lipids) for metabolism in deer mice at high elevations?

• To store energy for hibernation

• To regulate body temperature

• To build muscle mass

• To power activities requiring endurance

What adaptation do the deer mice at high elevations have that helps them survive?

• Enhanced sense of smell

• Improved eyesight

• Better ability to bind oxygen in hemoglobin

• Increased body size

What is the main difference in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids in deer mice?

• Carbohydrates produce more heat

• Lipids produce more carbon dioxide

• Carbohydrates produce more energy

• Lipids produce more oxygen

What is the significance of hemoglobin for mammals?

• It regulates body temperature

• It helps in digestion of food

• It stores excess energy

• It transports oxygen in the blood

What is the primary focus of the study by Horscroft et al. (2017)?

• Metabolic adaptations of high-elevation deer mice

• Dietary preferences of deer mice

• Reproduction habits of deer mice

• Behavioral patterns of deer mice

What is the main connection between the study of Storz et al. (2019) and the deer mice at high elevations?

• Evolution of physiological performance capacities

• Environmental impact on deer mice behavior

• Social interactions among deer mice

• Genetic mutations in deer mice