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What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
- Facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
- Regulating the balance of water and electrolytes in the body (correct)
- Aiding in the digestion of food
- Producing hormones for metabolic regulation
Which organ is not part of the excretory system?
Which organ is not part of the excretory system?
- Lungs
- Pancreas (correct)
- Kidneys
- Liver
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration and waste excretion?
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration and waste excretion?
- Villi
- Glomerulus
- Nephron (correct)
- Alveoli
