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What is the main function of the excretory system?
What is the main function of the excretory system?
- Maintaining internal chemical homeostasis (correct)
- Producing energy for the body
- Regulating body temperature
- Supporting the immune system
Which organs are specifically considered a part of the excretory system?
Which organs are specifically considered a part of the excretory system?
- Heart, brain, and muscles
- Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
- Stomach, intestines, and colon
- Kidneys, lungs, and sweat glands (correct)
In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine and to some degree exhalation?
In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine and to some degree exhalation?
- Marine animals
- Amphibians and reptiles
- Insects and arachnids
- Humans and other amniotes (correct)
What are the main excretory organs in humans?
What are the main excretory organs in humans?
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Why is the entire organism dependent on the function of the excretory system?
Why is the entire organism dependent on the function of the excretory system?
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