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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question
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How do Malpighian tubules collect wastes?
Options
A They filter blood under high pressure.
B They are bathed by blood from the open circulatory system, and wastes enter the tubules.
Correct Answer
C They actively pump wastes from the gut.
D They absorb wastes directly from the body cells.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Malpighian tubules are bathed by the blood (hemolymph) from the open circulatory system, and wastes enter the tubules.

Hint

They then pass the wastes into the intestine.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Excretory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 628 of 2214
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