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Chapter12: The Urinary System

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Problem 6SQ: Reabsorption depends on _________. a. osmosis across the nephron wall b. active transport of sodium...

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I know marine mussels are osmoregulators but if you but them in a very very very salty enviorment would it bad for them or would they still be okay?

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However, if the salinity level is too extreme or the exposure is prolonged, it could lead to cellular damage and potentially death.

In summary, while marine mussels are adapted to live in a hypertonic environment and are osmoregulators, exposure to extremely high salinity levels could still be harmful to them."

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