Which organ system does not excrete waste?
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The integumentary system
The urinary system
The Correct Answer is A
A. The cardiovascular system is primarily involved in transporting blood and nutrients but does not directly excrete waste.
B. The respiratory system: The respiratory system helps excrete carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism.
C. The digestive system excretes waste through the process of defecation.
D. The integumentary system (skin) excretes waste through sweat.
E. The urinary system is directly involved in the excretion of waste products through urine.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Corpuscle: The corpuscle refers to the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, not the medial concavity of the kidney.
B. Cortex: The cortex is the outer region of the kidney, not the medial concavity.
C. Medulla: The medulla refers to the inner part of the kidney but not specifically the medial concavity.
D. Hilum: The hilum is the medial concavity of the kidney where blood vessels, nerves, and the ureter enter and exit.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Vagina: The vagina is the canal that leads from the cervix to the outside of the body, not the structure that connects the ovary to the uterus.
B. Uterine tube: The uterine tube, also known as the fallopian tube, connects the ovary to the uterus and is where fertilization typically occurs.
C. Urethra: The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. It has no role in connecting the ovary to the uterus.
D. Vas deferens: The vas deferens is a structure in the male reproductive system that transports sperm from the testes. It does not exist in the female reproductive system.