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Reptiles and birds excrete waste as an insoluble white solid that is called uric acid. How does this help them to maintain internal homeostasis in hot climates?
by retaining water
by conserving energy
by reducing body temperature
by maintaining heart rate
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By retaining water.
Uric acid is excreted as a nearly dry paste, so birds and many reptiles lose very little water with their nitrogenous wastes, helping them maintain osmotic balance and hydration in hot, arid environments.
Uric acid is excreted as a nearly dry paste, so birds and many reptiles lose very little water with their nitrogenous wastes, helping them maintain osmotic balance and hydration in hot, arid environments.
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