Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 40 - Self-Quiz - Page 721: 11

Answer

Option a

Work Step by Step

The increased capacity for reabsorption of sodium is an adaptive feature of people living in the hot climates.This is because people in these areas tend to loose a lot of sodium in sweat.Hence,they are in need of a mechanism that maintains the sodium content and that prevents its depletion.
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