A key problem faced by elephants when they are swimming is
A) the pressure difference between their blood vessels and the water.
B) water entering their cells and causing lysis.
C) water leaving their cells in response to a concentration gradient.
D) infection by pathogens.
E) None of the above

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The pressure difference between the blood vessels of elephants and the water can cause their capillaries to burst, leading to bleeding and death. This condition is known as "swimming-induced pulmonary hemorrhage." Therefore, this is the key problem faced by elephants when they are swimming.

A Key Problem Faced by Elephants When They Are Swimming