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Randy Garcia
on Oct 09, 2024
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in alligators, functions in the formation and excretion of uric acid
A) nephridium
B) Malpighian tubules
C) kidneys
Uric Acid
A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, substances found in certain foods, which is excreted by the kidneys in urine.
Alligators
Large, typically nocturnal, semiaquatic reptiles belonging to the family Alligatoridae, characterized by their broad snouts and powerful tails.
Kidneys
Bean-shaped organs in vertebrates responsible for filtering blood, removing waste products, and excreting urine.
- Elucidate on the excretory structures observed in various life forms and their implications for organismal physiology.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate on the excretory structures observed in various life forms and their implications for organismal physiology.