The lungs and skin both perform functions that are vital in maintaining homeostasis. The lungs rid the body of carbon dioxide waste and the skin eliminates excess water, salts, and heat. Based on this, which body system would both skin and lungs be included?

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

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A	integumentary
B	respiratory
C	excretory
D	circulatory

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The skin has many glands which help in excreting waste products through pores. It has two types of glands – sweat and sebaceous glands. Sweat glands are highly vascular and tubular glands that separate the waste products from the blood and excrete them in the form of sweat.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is an important organ that provides a site for the exchange of respiratory gases which helps us to breathe. It is known as an accessory excretory organ because, during cellular respiration, the lungs give out carbon dioxide as their waste product.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endocrine system secretes hormones into blood and other body fluids. These chemicals are important for metabolism, growth, water and mineral balance, and the response to stress.

Detailed explanation-4: -KIDNEYS. The kidneys remove metabolic wastes from the blood, control fluid balance by maintaining homeostasis, and provide important regulatory activities by secreting hormones.

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