The loops of Henle in the kidneys of a desert kangaroo rat are much longer than those in a white laboratory rat because the __________.
a. kangaroo rat is adapted to living in an environment where water is scarce
b. white rat's diet is much less varied than the kangaroo rat's diet
c. kangaroo rat cannot always find food
d. kangaroo rat produces more body wastes
e. kangaroo rat has less stress and lower blood pressure
Answer: a. kangaroo rat is adapted to living in an environment where water is scarce
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