The Exiting of Wastes from the Excretory System Is Called

question 55

Multiple Choice

The exiting of wastes from the excretory system is called ____.

• A) reabsorption
• B) excretion
• C) filtration
• D) secretion
• E) diffusion

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Definitions:

Cochlear Duct

A spiral-shaped cavity in the cochlea of the inner ear, filled with endolymph fluid, crucial for converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Scala Vestibuli

The scala vestibuli is a perilymph-filled cavity inside the cochlea of the inner ear; it lies superior to the scala media and transmits sound vibrations to the cochlear duct.

Inner Ear

A complex structure within the ear responsible for hearing and balance, encompassing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, where all forces acting on a system are equal and opposite, resulting in no net change.