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com·par·a·tive phys·i·ol·o·gy

the science concerned with the differences in the vital processes in different species of organisms, particularly with a view to the adaptation of the processes to the specific needs of the species, to illuminating the evolutionary relationships among different species, or to establishing other interspecific generalizations and relationships.
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A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology--Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology has found that short bursts of exercise can benefit heart health just as much as longer endurance training.
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