GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

EXCRETORY SYSTEM ALL QUESTIONS

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All of the following are organs of excretion (excretory system) that maintain homeostasis (balance) except ____
A
small intestine
B
lungs
C
skin
D
liver.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The kidneys maintain homeostasis by filtering wastes from the blood and excreting them from the body through urine. Excretion is important because certain waste products, such as urea, can be harmful in excess amounts. The kidneys also maintain pH level in the body by removing hydrogen ions from the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kidneys are the main organs of excretion in humans. Apart from kidneys, other organs like lungs, liver, skin and sebaceous glands also help in excretion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Excretion is the process of removing wastes and excess water from the body. It is an essential process in all living things and a major way the human body maintains homeostasis . Organs of excretion include the skin, liver, large intestine, lungs, and kidneys.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although the kidneys are the main organs of excretion, several other organs also excrete waste s. They include the large intestine, liver, skin, and lungs. All of these organs of excretion, along with the kidneys, make up the excretory system.

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