ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which excretory organ eliminates water and some chemical wastes in perspiration?
A
lungs
B
skin
C
liver
D
kidneys
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kidneys. The paired kidneys are often considered the main organs of excretion. The primary function of the kidneys is the elimination of excess water and wastes from the bloodstream by the production of the liquid waste known as urine .

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweat glands in the skin also serve an excretory function because water and urea are excreted in perspiration. It breaks down some wastes before they can be excreted.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The skin helps eliminate waste from the body through perspiration (C). Perspiration is also known as sweating. The sweat glands help to remove wastes that may be harmful to the body such as urea and ammonia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two thin tubes of muscle called ureters, one on each side of your bladder.

Detailed explanation-5: -The kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra make up the urinary system. They all work together to filter, store and remove liquid waste from your body. Here’s what each organ does: Kidneys: These organs work constantly.

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