Freshwater Fish Live in a Hypotonic Environment

question 8

Multiple Choice

Freshwater fish live in a hypotonic environment. To maintain homeostasis in this environment, they must

• A) excrete large quantities of water.
• B) excrete large quantities of electrolytes.
• C) consume large quantities of water.
• D) take in electrolytes through simple diffusion.

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