8 Questions
Which organ is responsible for removing large amounts of CO2 and significant quantities of water from the body?
Lungs
Which gland in our body secretes bile-containing substances like bilirubin, biliverdin, cholesterol, degraded steroid hormones, vitamins, and drugs?
Liver
Which gland eliminates certain substances like sterols, hydrocarbons, and waxes through sebum?
Sebaceous glands
Which fluid produced by sweat glands contains small amounts of urea, lactic acid, and NaCl?
Sweat
Which organ eliminates certain substances through their secretions, including small amounts of nitrogenous wastes?
Salivary glands
Which organ is the largest gland in our body?
Liver
Which organ helps in the removal of some of the substances eliminated by sweat and sebaceous glands?
Skin
Which organ removes large amounts of CO2 and also significant quantities of water every day?
Lungs
Test your knowledge of the excretory system and its role in waste elimination. Learn about the contributions of lungs and liver in removing CO2, water, and other substances. Explore the functions of the body's major excretory organs in this informative quiz.
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