GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

EXCRETORY SYSTEM ALL QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What organs help remove waste
A
lungs
B
The stomach
C
The heart and brain
D
large intestine, liver, skin,
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the major roles of the liver is in excretion. Excretion refers to removing nitrogenous wastes such as urea from the body. Urea is synthesized in the liver with the ammonium ions resulting from the breakdown of amino acids present in the food. Ammonia is harmful to the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. This system filters your blood, removing waste and excess water. This waste becomes urine.

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