Question on: SS2 Biology - Digestive System

Discuss the role of the malpighian tubules in the digestive system of cockroaches. How do they contribute to waste excretion and water balance?

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Cockroaches have malpighian tubules, which are responsible for excreting waste products and regulating water balance. These tubules actively transport nitrogenous waste and other metabolic byproducts from the hemolymph into the gut, where they are eliminated along with feces.

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