JAMB Biology 1988 Question 25

Question 25

Excretion

The skin, through the sweat glands, functions as

  1. A.an excretory organ
  2. B.a respiratory organ
  3. C.a sensory organ
  4. D.a protective organ
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Answer: A (an excretory organ)

Explanation

Sweat glands remove water, salts and a little urea from the body, so the skin acts as an excretory organ.