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Introductory Biology

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Set 48 Osmoregulation And Disposal Of Metabolic Wastes

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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How do aquatic animals prevent toxic accumulation of ammonia in their tissues?

A) They use ammonia in other metabolic processes.
B) They convert ammonia to less toxic forms.
C) They vent ammonia into the air.
D) They excrete ammonia directly into the surrounding water.
E) Animals do not produce ammonia.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The main point of entry of water into the blood of freshwater fish is through the

A) skin.
B) gills.
C) tail.
D) anus.
E) eyes.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Figure 48-1 ​
Figure 48-1 ​   ​ The process represented at step A of the accompanying figure is referred to as A) filtration. B) secretion. C) excretion. D) deamination. E) elimination.

The process represented at step A of the accompanying figure is referred to as

A) filtration.
B) secretion.
C) excretion.
D) deamination.
E) elimination.

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