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Amoeba and other simple animals remove ammonia from the body mainly by:

Answer: Simple diffusion.

  • A Simple diffusion
  • B Active dialysis
  • C Pressure filtration
  • D Micturition

Correct answer: A. Simple diffusion

Explanation: In Amoeba the highly soluble ammonia simply diffuses out across the body surface into the surrounding water.

The Nephron: Stages of Urine FormationBowman'scapsuleFILTRATIONPCTbulk REABSORPTIONLoop of Henlecounter-current - concentrates medullaDCTSECRETIONCollecting ductADH acts HERE

Filtrate flows through four functionally distinct stages of the nephron: Bowman's capsule filters blood, the PCT reabsorbs most useful substances unconditionally, the Loop of Henle builds a concentration gradient via counter-current exchange, the DCT secretes selected substances, and the collecting duct performs the final ADH-controlled water reabsorption.

Concept context

Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.

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