THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the excretory system that rids the body of salt and water is
A
lungs
B
kidneys
C
large intestine
D
skin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although the urinary system has a major role in excretion, other organs contribute to the excretory function. 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: -Kidneys and skin help in the removal of excess salts from the body. Sweat glands regulate temperature and remove excess water, sodium salts, and nitrogenous wastes (such as urea) onto the skin surface. Kidneys filter waste products like urea, salts, vitamins and other harmful substances from blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sweat-mediated elimination of toxic substances The skin also acts as an excretory organ.

Detailed explanation-4: -Excretion: the skin is a site through which we can excrete urea and other wastes via the sweat (the skin is not as important as the kidneys in terms of excretion)

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