Which Organ System Is Responsible for Eliminating Metabolic Wastes from the Body

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which organ system is responsible for eliminating metabolic wastes from the body?

• A) the respiratory system
• B) the muscular system
• C) the excretory system
• D) the nervous system

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