Which one of the following organs excretes water, fat and various catabolic wastes ?

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Which one of the following organs excretes water, fat and various catabolic wastes ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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{'organs excretes water': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'salivary glands': [2, 0, 0, 1], 'spleen': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'kidney': [2, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 1: Kidney. The kidney is responsible for excreting water, fat, and various catabolic wastes from the body. It is a vital organ of the urinary system that filters waste products, excess water, and other substances from the bloodstream to produce urine. The kidney also plays a role in maintaining the balance of fluids, electrolytes, and pH levels in the body.

Option 2: Skin is incorrect as although it does help in regulating body temperature by sweating, it primarily excretes water and electrolytes through sweat glands, not fat and catabolic waste.

Option 3: Spleen is incorrect as it is involved in the production and storage of blood cells, but it does not have a role in excreting water, fat, or catabolic waste.

Option 4: Salivary glands are responsible for producing saliva, which aids in digestion, but they are not involved in excreting water, fat, or catabolic waste.

Alert - correct answer should be option 1: Kidney.