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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The primary excretory function of the skin is:
Options
A Producing vitamin D
B Giving off sweat to regulate body temperature and excrete urea/salts
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C Producing melanin
D Housing Langerhans cells
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The primary excretory function of the skin is giving off sweat to help regulate body temperature. Sweat also excretes small amounts of urea and salts, making the skin an accessory excretory organ.

Hint

This function involves both thermoregulation and elimination of small amounts of nitrogenous waste.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1169 of 2214
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