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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question
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How is excretion different from egestion?
Options
A Excretion removes undigested food, while egestion removes metabolic wastes.
B Excretion is the removal of metabolic wastes, while egestion is the removal of undigested food (feces).
Correct Answer
C They are the same process.
D Excretion occurs only in the lungs, while egestion occurs in the intestines.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Excretion is the removal of metabolic wastes, whereas egestion is the removal of undigested food or feces.

Hint

Feces are food residues, not wastes from cellular activity.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Excretory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 581 of 2214
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