Describe How Urine Formation Differs Between Freshwater Teleosts and Marine

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Essay

Describe how urine formation differs between freshwater teleosts and marine teleosts.

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Definitions:

Internal Carotid Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and forehead, branching off from the common carotid artery.

Middle Cerebral

Pertains to the middle cerebral artery, a major artery in the brain that supplies blood to the lateral parts of the frontal, temporal, and parietal lobes.

Sense Organs

Organs of the body that receive external stimuli and transmit sensory information to the brain, including eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.

Basilar Artery

This artery is formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries at the base of the skull, supplying blood to the brainstem and posterior part of the brain.