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Identify the glands that perform the excretory function in prawns.
Explanation
In prawns, the excretory organs are known as antennary glands or green glands. These glands are opaque-white pea sized structures, enclosed in the coxa of each 2nd antenna. They mainly excrete ammonia.
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What is the excretory structure in Amoeba?
Explanation
Contractile vacuole is the excretory organ in Amoeba. It is also involved in osmoregulation.
21

The following abbreviations are used in the context of excretory functions, what do they stand for?

(a) ANF (b) ADH (b) GFR (d) DCT

Explanation

(a) ANF Atrial Natriuretic Factor

(b) ADH Antidiuretic Hormone

(c) GFR Glomerular Filteration Rate

(d) DCT Distal Convoluted Tubule

22
Differentiate glycosuria from ketonuria.
Explanation

Difference between glycosuria and ketonuria is as follows

Glycosuria Ketonuria
The presence of glucose in urine is known as glycosuria. It occurs in diabetes mallitus. Presence of abnormally high ketone bodies in urine is termed as ketonuria. Increase ketones in urine usually occurs at the time of longtime fasting.

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What is the role of sebaceous glands?
Explanation
Sebaceous glands are involved in the elimination of certain substances like cholesterol, squalene, triglycerides wax and esetrs through sebum. This secretion provides oily covering to the skin.