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Question
The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for ______.
Options
nutrition
respiration
excretion
transportation
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Solution
The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for excretion.
Explanation:
The excretory system of human beings includes a pair of kidneys, a pair of ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra.
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