Which of the following statements about Malpighian tubules is correct?

A. All the answer options are correct.
B. They are a series of tubes that empty into
the hindgut of insects.
C. They actively secrete uric acid and excess
electrolytes while retaining key solutes.
D. They allow insects to live in dry terrestrial
environments.
E. They allow for excretion nitrogenous
wastes with minimal water loss.


A

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