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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The lungs excrete which metabolic wastes?
Options
A Urea and mineral salts
B Uric acid and bile
C Carbon dioxide and excess water
Correct Answer
D Ammonia only
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lungs excrete carbon dioxide (a metabolic waste from cellular respiration) and excess water (water vapor) during exhalation. These are both products of cellular metabolism.

Hint

This organ eliminates gaseous wastes produced during energy production.

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