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Which organs are specifically considered a part of the excretory system?
Which organs are specifically considered a part of the excretory system?
- Heart and brain
- Liver and intestines
- Kidneys and lungs (correct)
- Stomach and pancreas
What is the narrow sense in which the term excretion is used?
What is the narrow sense in which the term excretion is used?
- To refer to the digestive system only
- To refer to the circulatory system only
- To refer to the respiratory system only
- To refer to the urinary system only (correct)
Why is a serious health condition like kidney failure mentioned in the context?
Why is a serious health condition like kidney failure mentioned in the context?
- To highlight the importance of regular exercise
- To emphasize the role of the excretory system in maintaining health (correct)
- To explain the functions of the digestive system
- To discuss the benefits of a balanced diet
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
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Which of the following is a primary function of excretion?
Which of the following is a primary function of excretion?
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What are the waste products produced during cellular respiration that need to be removed by excretion?
What are the waste products produced during cellular respiration that need to be removed by excretion?
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In vertebrates, which organs are primarily responsible for carrying out excretion?
In vertebrates, which organs are primarily responsible for carrying out excretion?
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How do unicellular organisms primarily discharge waste products?
How do unicellular organisms primarily discharge waste products?
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What respiratory products do green plants excrete?
What respiratory products do green plants excrete?
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