Question :

The animal that do not develop hypertension inspite of heavy intake of salt is:

Option 1:

Sheep

Option 2:

Buffalo

Option 3: Tiger

 

Option 4: Camel

Correct Answer: Camel

Solution : The correct option is Camel.

The camel is the only mammal that does not get hypertension despite consuming a lot of salt. Camels are suited to surviving in hot, dry climates, and they require a lot of water to thrive. They must preserve water, thus they emit a lot of salt in their urine. In other species, this high salt consumption would generally result in hypertension, but camels have evolved specific systems to counteract this. Camels have an extremely effective kidney that can reabsorb salt from urine, which is one of these methods. They also have a unique gland in their nose that aids in salt excretion. Camel may therefore drink salty water and consume salty plants without becoming hypertensive.