Which of These Structures Converts Highly Toxic Ammonia into Urea

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of these structures converts highly toxic ammonia into urea, a less toxic form of nitrogenous waste?

• A) Spleen
• B) Kidney
• C) Pancreas
• D) Muscles
• E) Liver

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Definitions:

Vomeronasal

Pertaining to the vomeronasal organ, a chemoreceptor organ that is part of the olfactory system in many animals, involved in detecting pheromones.

Pheromone Information

Data or signals transmitted through chemicals released by one individual that can affect the behavior or physiological state of another individual, typically within the same species.

Olfactory Epithelium

A specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity involved in the sense of smell, containing olfactory receptor cells that detect airborne molecules.

Accessory Olfactory Bulb

is a neural structure in the brain that processes pheromonal and chemical signals, involved in various social and reproductive behaviors.