Table 42.1 -The Intercellular Concentration of Three Electrolytes Is Compared with the Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Table 42.1

-The intercellular concentration of three electrolytes is compared with the concentration of these electrolytes in fluid eliminated from the shark rectal gland in Table 42.1.Based on the data,which of the following is a likely function of the rectal gland?

• A)The rectal gland eliminates metabolic waste.
• B)The rectal gland is able to concentrate Na⁺,K⁺,and Cl⁻.
• C)The rectal gland cannot store Na⁺,K⁺,and Cl⁻.
• D)The rectal gland is the only site of osmoregulation in the shark.

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