Which of the Following Statements About Malpighian Tubules Is CORRECT

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Malpighian tubules is CORRECT?

• A)All these choices are correct.
• B)They are a series of tubes that empty into the hindgut of insects.
• C)They actively secrete uric acid and excess electrolytes while retaining key solutes.
• D)They allow insects to live in dry terrestrial environments.
• E)They allow nitrogenous wastes to be excreted with minimal water loss.

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