Waste products are excreted from the body by the
a. lungs, kidneys, and large intestine.
b. liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
c. skin, small intestine, and large intestine.
d. lungs, liver, and spleen.
A
Waste products are excreted by the lungs (carbon dioxide and water), the kidneys (metabolic waste and excess vitamins and minerals), and the large intestine (in feces). The liver processes metabolic products but does not excrete them. The pancreas, small intestine, skin, and spleen do not play a role in excretion.
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