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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?
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?
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?
The same chemical and physical properties that govern passage across other membranes apply to excretory organs as well.
What is the primary function of the kidney in excretion?
The kidney is the major route of excretion of toxicants.
Test your knowledge on the principles of food toxicology and the excretion of toxicants with this quiz. Explore the importance of elimination in determining potential toxicity and learn about the factors that influence the excretion of xenobiotics from the body.
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