Biology
Identify the organ in the picture and answer the questions that follow.
- Label the diagram
- What kind of treatment should be given to a person in case of failure of this organ?
Excretory System
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Answer
- The organ in the picture is Kidney. The labelled diagram is shown below:
- A person with failed kidneys has to undergo dialysis frequently to filter their blood.
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