What adaptations do Kangaroo rats have to conserve water?
a)Long loop of Henle
b)Short loop of Henle
c)Long PCT
d)Short PCT
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They are also able to conserve water by condensing moisture in the nasal passages. Kangaroo rats are nocturnal rodents, staying in their burrows for most of the day. This is yet another way to conserve water; by staying out of the heat, they do not lose water by sweating or panting.
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a)Long loop of Henle
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- The kangaroo rat is a desert animal. It is adapted to life in desert. These animals can survive even without drinking water. They acquire water from their seed diet.
- The kangaroo rat's are adapted to the desert environment by conserving water. The kangaroo rat's kidneys were efficient and they produce only small amount of urine.
- The kidney exhibit a very long loop of Henle. These long loops of Henle gives an opportunity for the reabsoption of water. Thus the conservation of water is facilitated by kidneys and helps in survival of the organisms.
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