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    Exam 29: Kidneys and Excretion With Notes on Nitrogen Excretion
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    Why Are Birds Able to Concentrate Their Urine Hyperosmotic to Their
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Why Are Birds Able to Concentrate Their Urine Hyperosmotic to Their

Question 15

Question 15

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Why are birds able to concentrate their urine hyperosmotic to their blood plasma?


A) Their kidneys have loops of Henle.
B) They excrete uric acid.
C) They have an exceptional ability to excrete Na+.
D) They have loopless nephrons.

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