Sharks, Rays, and Skates Retain Urea and Trimethylamine Oxide (TMAO)

question 23

True/False

Sharks, rays, and skates retain urea and trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) within their blood allowing them to become only slightly hyperosmotic thereby reducing the cost of osmoregulation.

Understand the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke.

Distinguish between tools and procedures used in the treatment of heart diseases.

Recognize the physiological processes involved in clotting.

Describe the role and function of the capillary bed in the circulatory system.

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Preferred As-If Ways

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