Asked by Stacey Whitlatch on May 07, 2024
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Which structures found in most insects take up waste solutes from hemolymph and deliver them to the gut for excretion?
A) Malpighian tubules
B) nephrons
C) nephridia
D) kidneys
E) blood vessels
Malpighian Tubules
Excretory structures in insects and some other arthropods that remove wastes from the body and help in osmoregulation.
Hemolymph
Fluid that circulates in an open circulatory system.
Insects
A class of arthropods characterized by a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.
- Detail the assortment of excretory structures in multiple organisms and their functional roles in maintaining physiological balance.
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Gustavo LopezMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Malpighian tubules are found in most insects and take up waste solutes from hemolymph and deliver them to the gut for excretion. Nephrons, nephridia, and kidneys are structures found in other animal groups for excretion, but not in insects. Blood vessels are not directly involved in excretion but transport hemolymph in insects.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the assortment of excretory structures in multiple organisms and their functional roles in maintaining physiological balance.
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