GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

EXCRETORY SYSTEM ALL QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is NOT an accessory organ to the excretory system?
A
skin
B
small intestine
C
liver
D
lungs
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Skin, lungs, liver and intestine’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liver is not a part of the excretory system of humans but it plays a role in excretion. The organs which actually form part of the excretory system are Kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra.

Detailed explanation-4: -The skin, lungs and liver of vertebrates are accessory excretory organs. Human skin possesses glands for secreting two fluids on it’s surface, namely sweat from the sweat glands and sebum from sebaceous glands. The lungs give out carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final answer: An accessory excretory organ is a liver.

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