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What are the main routes of excretion?
What are the main routes of excretion?
The main routes of excretion are via urine, faeces, and exhaled air.
What is the importance of excretion in determining the potential toxicity of a xenobiotic?
What is the importance of excretion in determining the potential toxicity of a xenobiotic?
Excretion is important as it determines whether a toxic xenobiotic can concentrate in and damage critical cells if rapidly eliminated from the body.
Which organ systems are involved in excretion?
Which organ systems are involved in excretion?
The urinary system, gastrointestinal system, and respiratory system are the primary organ systems involved in excretion.
What are the chemical and physical properties that govern the passage across excretory organs?
What are the chemical and physical properties that govern the passage across excretory organs?
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What is the primary function of the kidney in excretion?
What is the primary function of the kidney in excretion?
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