A mouse exposed to reduced levels of oxygen initially cannot run as fast as usual, but after a week its performance improves. This is an example of _______ to _______.
A) adaptation; hypoxia
B) acclimatization; hypothermia
C) adaptation; hypothermia
D) acclimatization; hypoxia

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The mouse's improved performance over time in response to reduced oxygen levels is an example of acclimatization to hypoxia, where the organism adjusts to a change in its environment.

A Mouse Exposed to Reduced Levels of Oxygen Initially Cannot