Preferred Label : rectal salt gland;
Uberon definition : An evagination of the terminal portion of the intestine that is capable of secreting
high concentrations of excess sodium chloride.;
Uberon broad term : rectal gland; digitiform gland;
Uberon Function note : shark liver produces copious amounts of urea, making the shark hyperosmotic to seawater,
& thus a shark acts like a fresh water fish, constantly gaining water. Excess salts
are concentrated by the rectal gland and secreted;
Origin ID : 0004757;
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An evagination of the terminal portion of the intestine that is capable of secreting
high concentrations of excess sodium chloride.
