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The flame cell system of Helminthes work

A
To remove ammonium ions and uric acid
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To remove uric acid
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To regulate pH
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For osmoregulation
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Solution

The correct option is D For osmoregulation
A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell of Helminthes including flatworms. These are the simplest animals to have a dedicated excretory system. Flame cells function like a kidney, removing waste materials. Bundles of flame cells are called protonephridia and maintain the concentration of so;ute and water in the body. So the correct answer is option D.

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