Physiological Responses

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Physiological Responses

Pay Before Pumping Theory

Flexibility of Intestine Theory

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Pythons have adapted to the lifestyle of eating large meals infrequently by changing their physiological responses after feeding including:

metabolic rate (SDA)
organ growth and nutrient transport
ventilation and cardiovascular activity