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Yes they have special glands which filter out the salt.
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You can't "filter" the salt out, but you can remove it by osmosis, and all animals - including us - absorb most of the water they drink by osmosis into the blood-vessels within the intestinal walls. An animal that can drink brine does the same, but its osmotic process has developed to transfer the water but leave the salt behind.
It does not use "special glands". Anyway, a gland produces enzymes, hormones other metabolic chemicals; it is not a filter.
2 small openings above there (sic) beaks drain saline out of the water.
Actually there is a gland which makes the water the correct salinity.
the excess salt removed chemically ( "Drained") is expelled out of these openings,
Seagulls, like marine iguanas have a mechanism for expelling the salt as residue through their nostrils, creating the crusty white flakes sometimes seen on their beaks. If you see liquid dripping from the end of a gull's beak it is likely the resulting saline solution being secreted. Marine Iguanas (from the Galapagos) sneeze out the salt periodically.
Seagulls have a special pair of glands right above their eyes, specifically designed to flush the salt from their systems through openings in the bill.
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What are the risks of a high salt diet?
high blood pressure
Does a low cholesterol diet limit your use of salt?
A low cholesterol diet probably limits your use of salt as some things that are high in cholesterol usually have a high amount of salt in them and you would need to avoid these.
What happens when you have to much salt in your diet?
Usually if you have too much salt in your diet it can lead to you feeling sluggish, bloated, and can cause high blood pressure.
Why do some people need to be on a low salt diet?
High amounts of salt in the diet are associated with high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and death in some cases. For some people, reducing the amount of salt in the diet reduces blood pressure and the risk of heart attack.
Is there a good diet plan for people with high blood pressure?
Diet plays a big part in progression of high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure then you want to find a diet that is low is salt intake. One of these diets is the DASH diet.
Can a seagull drink salt water?
Seagulls can drink both fresh and salt water. Most animals are unable to do this, but seagulls have a special pair of glands right above their eyes which is specifically designed to flush the salt from their systems through openings in the bill.
Why should you limit sugar and salt in your diet?
possible diabetis, and high blood pressure
How to deal with high blood pressure and high potassium?
Many 'lite salt' products use a potassium salt instead of a sodium salt, and you are correct: your husband should not use these as his potassium levels could rise too high.
Should older people use salt?
Anyone with high blood pressure or heart problems needs to watch salt in their diet.
What diet a pneumonia patient should take with other problems as sugar and high Blood pressure?
the perfect diet would be a low GI diet with no added salt.
What is a good high blood pressure diet?
An excellent high blood pressure diet is the Dash diet also known as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. One of the most important things to do is decrease sodium and salt.
How do people get high blood?
too much sodium aka salt in their diet or to much sugar !!
