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Chapter 26, Problem 1A
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The name of the organ that excrete wastes in arthropods.

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Arthropods have complex organ systems that allow them to live in a variety of habitats. Adaptations to several organ systems, like the respiratory system and the nervous system, have contributed to the development of these animals.

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Answer to Problem 1A

Spiracles are to breathing as malpighian tubules are to excreting wastes.

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In most arthropods, cellular wastes are removed from the blood through mulpighian tubules. Such tubules also help terrestrial arthropods retain water in their bodies in order to maintain a homeostatic water balance. Tubules are found in the abdomen in insects. Malpighian tubules are bound to an empty intestine containing the undigested food waste to be eliminated from the body.

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Spiracles are to breathing as malpighian tubules are to excreting wastes.

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