Sharks Maintain Osmotic Equilibrium with the Ocean Water by the Kidney

question 69

Multiple Choice

Sharks maintain osmotic equilibrium with the ocean water by the kidney conserving _______,allowing it to accumulate in the blood until osmolarity is near that of seawater.

• A)ammonia
• B)sodium ions
• C)calcium
• D)all salts
• E)urea

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