AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

OSMOREGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the four main types of excretory system?
A
kidneys, nephrons, malphigian tubules, nephridia
B
kidneys, nephridia, protonephridia, glomerus
C
kidneys, arteriole, glomerus, nephron
D
kidneys, malphigian tubules, protonephridia, nephridia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protonephridia, nephridia, malpighian tubules, green glands and the kidneys are the common excretory organs in animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main excretory organs include kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. Kidneys filter the blood and urine is the filtrate obtained. Urine passes to the urinary bladder via ureter and is expelled out of the body. This is known as micturition.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Excretion? Excretion is the physiological process of elimination of metabolic waste from the body. The excretory products include amino acids, urea, uric acid, carbon dioxide, water, and ammonia.

Detailed explanation-4: -The excretory system only includes the organs that are exclusively needed for excretion. Kidneys, green glands, Malpighian tubules, nephridia, and protonephridia are examples of animal excretory organs.

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