What is the cloaca?

A. The body opening that serves solely as the exit for wastes from a complete digestive tract
B. The second region of the intestine
C. A muscular digestive organ that chemically and mechanically breaks down food
D. The body opening that serves as the exit for digestive and urinary waste; also functions in reproduction
E. The terminal portion of the large intestine


Answer: D

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