Metabolic processes produce waste materials that must be removed from the body to maintain homeostasis. Which statement best describes how two organ systems work together to remove waste?

Question

A.
The immune system destroys harmful waste from cells, and the respiratory system expels the resulting chemical as a gas.
B.
The endocrine system creates hormones to neutralize waste, and the product is sent to the integumentary system.
C.
The lymphatic system carries waste from the cells to the digestive system, and the digestive system absorbs it.
D.
The circulatory system transports waste from cells to the excretory system, and the excretory system expels them from the body.

Answer 1

D.
The circulatory system transports waste from cells to the excretory system, and the excretory system expels them from the body.