Table 40.1 -Refer to Table 40.1: Because the Shark Rectal Gland Functions

question 1

Multiple Choice

Table 40.1
-Refer to Table 40.1: Because the shark rectal gland functions only when ATP molecules are present, what can you infer about the movement of Na⁺, K⁺, and Cl^- ?

• A) Movement of these ions from circulation into the rectal gland is an active process.
• B) These ions move into the rectal gland with their osmotic gradient.
• C) Movement of these ions takes place from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
• D) The rectal gland is unable to concentrate these ions.

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