GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

EXCRETORY SYSTEM ALL QUESTIONS

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Organs of excretion that maintain homeostasis include the kidneys, lungs, skin, and
A
bronchus.
B
diaphragm.
C
bladder.
D
liver.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Excretion is the proces s of removing wastes and excess water from the body. It is one of the major ways the body maintains homeostasis. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Kidneys help in the elimination of wastes from the body in the form of urine. 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-4: -Homeostasis is the body’s attempt to maintain a constant internal environment. One of the major ways the body achieves homeostasis is through excretion, the process of removing wastes and excess water from the body.

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