Question

Chloride cells are present in which part of teleost fishes ?

A Kidney Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Gills Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Bladder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Scales Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Oesophagus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Chloride cells' are present in the gills of fresh-water teleosts. The chloride cells of the gill secretory epithelium of fish that make the transition from fresh water to sea water adapt to the increased salinity by responding to a rapid signal that stimulates chloride secretion.

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