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Animal Biology

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Set 29 Kidneys And Excretion With Notes On Nitrogen Excret

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Question 1

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What is the ability that makes kangaroo rats one of the best in the world among animals?

A) They produce an incredibly concentrated urine.
B) They can run incredibly fast for their size.
C) They allow their body temperatures to increase to the highest of all animals.
D) They can slow their metabolism down more than any other mammal.

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Question 2

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Which substance is typically found in urine at the highest concentration?

A) Sodium originated from plasma
B) Sodium generated from extracellular fluid
C) Urea generated from protein metabolism
D) Phosphate generated from energy production

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Question 3

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Which statement about the kidneys is false?

A) They produce and eliminate aqueous solutions derived from the blood plasma.
B) They produce and eliminate watery solutions derived from the extracellular fluid.
C) They excrete solutes dissolved in water.
D) They produce urine that contains high levels of creatinine, which is a direct product of lipid metabolism.

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