ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is excretion?
A
the process of digesting food
B
the process of breathing
C
the process of removing waste from the body
D
the process of adding nutrients to the body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Excretion is a process in which metabolic waste is eliminated from an organism. In vertebrates this is primarily carried out by the lungs, kidneys, and skin. This is in contrast with secretion, where the substance may have specific tasks after leaving the cell. Excretion is an essential process in all forms of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process of removing all toxic or harmful substances from the body of an organism is termed excretion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Excretion is the process of removing wastes and excess water from the body. It is one of the major ways the body maintains homeostasis. Organs of excretion make up the excretory system. They include the kidneys, large intestine, liver, skin, and lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Excretion is defined as the elimination of waste products from the body. It is the process by which waste is removed from the body. Example Urine is excreted from the body through the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-5: -Excretion, in biology, is the process by which organisms expels metabolic waste products and other toxic substances from their body. Excretion is observed in every living organism, hence, it is an important life process. Excretory products are created as a by-product of metabolic and non-metabolic activities.

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