Select all of the following that are functions of animal excretory systems. Channeling lymph throughout the body Maintaining the acid-base balance of blood Maintaining a balance of water and salts within the body Osmoregulation Secreting hormones Assisting in the breakdown of proteins into amino acids Conducting nerve impulses to and from the brain Removing metabolic wastes from the body Helping maintain blood volume and, therefore, blood pressure
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