Re: tears
David Froehlich (eohippus@moe.cc.utexas.edu)
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 22:14:32 -0500
On 18 Oct 1995, H. M. Hubey wrote:
> YOu seem to misunderstand basic physical processes. YOu can't
> just keep losing fluids without taking in more to replenish
> what you lost. This is as basic as 2+2=4. It goes without saying
> that no matter how you lose water i.e. via kidneys, sweating
> or tears it has to be replenished. And if you excrete salt with
> the fluids you are obviously excreting salt.
>
reference my previous post, the basic point is efficiency. You assume
access to a voluminous supply of fresh water because the tears are not
concentrated (isotonic). Is this likely to be a major method for salt
balance? Why argue minutia, it doesn't effect the basic premise that
tears are going to affect the salt balance of the organism. They are not.
David J. Froehlich Phone: 512-471-6088
Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory Fax: 512-471-5973
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The University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712
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