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 of the following are correct ?

(a) The liver excretes bile, which contains bile pigments.

(b) Liver is a reddish brown gland situated on the right side in the upper part of the abdomen .

(c) It is the largest gland of our body .

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

The skin removes water, and excessive salts, in the form of ________________

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Urea is result of the combination of _____________ and ammonia

Right Option : B
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