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Question
Why is excretion necessary? Name the common excretory substance in our body.
Solution
Excretion helps in removing toxic wastes from our body and it also plays an important role osmoregulation i.e. the maintenance of the homeostasis of the body.
Carbon dioxide, water, nitrogenous compounds such as urea, uric acid and excess salts are some common excretory products.
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