AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

EXCRETION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT an excretory function of the liver?
A
Production of urea
B
protein synthesis (creation)
C
deamination
D
breakdown of alcohol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Intestine is not an excretory organ.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Pancreas’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The human excretory system comprises the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. It removes the waste products of cellular metabolism, maintains salt-water balance, and filters out toxins from the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Heart. The heart is not involved with the excretory system, it is the main component of the circulatory system in the body. The kidney is involved with renal functions, the skin excretes water in the form of sweat and the ureter are ducts that propel urine from the kidney to bladder.

Detailed explanation-5: -However, ammonia is not an excretory substance in humans. Ammonia is converted into urea and then is excreted.

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