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The secret of the gull's ability to survive drinking salt water lies in a pair of glands in the head, but their function was not eluciadated until a few years ago. Each gland consists of thousands of minute tubes arranged like the bristles on a bottle brush. Where the handle of the brush would be is a central tube communicating with the nasal cavity. A rich supply of fine blood vessels surrounds the gland, which extracts the salt from the blood.
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What gland is associated with sugar salt and sex?
The adrenal gland is associated with regulating sugar and salt levels in the body, as well as the production of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone.
What are the 7 kinds of sea salt?
The vast majority of sea salt is sodium chloride there are always traces of othesr salts but they are virtualy neglable.
Is bitter salt sea salt?
No, bitter salt is another name for Epsom salt, which is a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Sea salt, on the other hand, is primarily composed of sodium chloride and is obtained by evaporating seawater.
Does all sea salt have iodine?
No, not all sea salt contains iodine. The iodine content in sea salt varies depending on where it is sourced from. Some sea salts may be processed or refined, which can also impact their iodine content. It's a good idea to check the label if you specifically want sea salt with added iodine.
What are the two main source of salt?
The two main sources of salt are natural deposits in salt mines and sea water. Salt can be harvested from salt mines through mining and from sea water through the process of evaporation.
When was Salt Lake City Gulls created?
Salt Lake City Gulls was created in 1975.
When did Salt Lake City Gulls end?
Salt Lake City Gulls ended in 1984.
Where do sea turtles get water?
the sea turtle can drink salt water. this is possible because they have a special gland in their mouths that filters out the salt.
What is a sentence with the word gulls in it?
"hey there David, look at those sea gulls"
Is sea salt iodized?
sea salt naturally contains iodine. Table salt is iodized to prevent goitre or enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Why does the sea gulls like the sea?
They find their food there
What actors and actresses appeared in The Sea Gulls - 2010?
The cast of The Sea Gulls - 2010 includes: Alisha Gard as Jane
What are the release dates for Feeding Sea Gulls - 1898?
Feeding Sea Gulls - 1898 was released on: USA: March 1898
What can you see at a beach?
Sea gulls.
Do sea gulls eat fish?
yes, they do
Do marlins eat sea gulls?
Ye they do
What plant does gulls need?
sea oats
