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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which skin function involves excreting urea and salts?
Options
A Protection
B Excretion
Correct Answer
C Sensation
D Thermoregulation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Excretion is the skin function that eliminates metabolic waste products such as urea, uric acid, and salts through sweat glands, though this is a minor excretory route compared to kidneys.

Hint

Think about which function removes metabolic wastes from the body.

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