Excretion through Skin Liver and Lungs


 
 
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Excretion through Skin Liver and Lungs

Excretion in Human Beings:

Although the kidneys are the main organs of excretion, the skin, lungs and liver also help in excretion.

Skin:

Our skin has sweat glands, through which we excrete small amounts of water, urea and salts.

Liver:

The liver excretes bile, which contains bile pigments. These are produced by the breakdown of old RBCs in the liver.

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Question : 1

Which is the largest gland of human body ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

___________________  organs help in the excretion .

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The kidneys are the main organs of excretion, the skin, lungs and liver also help in excretion.

(b) Bile is produced by the breakdown of old RBCs in the liver.

(c) The lungs help in getting rid of carbon dioxide, formed as a result of cellular respiration, through exhalation.

Right Option : D
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