Which Feature Does Not Characterize the Nasal Salt Glands of Birds

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which feature does not characterize the nasal salt glands of birds?

• A) The glands are in depressions in the skull, just above the eyes.
• B) The glands concentrate salt so extracellular fluid matches that of food consumed.
• C) The glands are found in species that feed on marine animals.
• D) Cells lining the tubules of the glands actively transport Cl^- into the tubules, and Na⁺ follows.
• E) In the glands, bundles of tubules drain into central canals, which drain into the nasal cavity.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, typically representing a new theory or perspective.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists among the variables being studied.

Type I Error

A Type I Error occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, often referred to as a "false positive."

Type II Error

A statistical error made when failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.