What is the main way that marine teleost fishes deal with the osmotic stress of living in seawater?

a. by active transport of ions out of the body by chloride cells
b. by excreting nitrogenous wastes through their kidneys as urea
c. by excreting excess salt through the actions of specialized salt glands in their heads
d. by active transport of ions into the body through the gills


Answer: a. by active transport of ions out of the body by chloride cells

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