The excretory functions of the urinary system are performed by the
A) urethra.
B) ureters.
C) glomerulus.
D) urinary bladder.
E) kidneys.

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The kidneys are the main organs of the urinary system and are responsible for the excretion of waste products from the body, as well as regulating the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. The other structures listed (urethra, ureters, glomerulus, and urinary bladder) are all important parts of the urinary system, but they do not perform the major excretory functions.

The Excretory Functions of the Urinary System Are Performed by the