HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which excretory organ eliminates water and some chemical wastes in perspiration?
A
lungs
B
skin
C
liver
D
kidneys
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lungs in the respiratory system excrete some waste products, such as carbon dioxide and water. The skin is another excretory organ that rids the body of wastes through the sweat glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweat glands in the skin also serve an excretory function because water and urea are excreted in perspiration. It breaks down some wastes before they can be excreted.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The skin helps eliminate waste from the body through perspiration (C). Perspiration is also known as sweating. The sweat glands help to remove wastes that may be harmful to the body such as urea and ammonia.

Detailed explanation-4: -The kidneys are the part of our excretory system. It plays an important role by filtering blood and removing urea, excess salt and water from the body as urine.

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