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प्रश्न
Differentiate the following.
Excretion and Secretion
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उत्तर
| Excretion | Secretion |
| The process of eliminating or expelling waste matter. | a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Draw and label the diagram.
Human excretory system
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- Ureters carry urine to the urinary bladder.
- Wastes dissolved in water are filtered out as urine in the kidneys.
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GFR
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