Which of the following statements about Malpighian tubules is CORRECT?
A) All these choices are correct.
B) They are a series of tubes that empty into the hindgut of insects.
C) They actively secrete uric acid and excess electrolytes while retaining key solutes.
D) They allow insects to live in dry terrestrial environments.
E) They allow nitrogenous wastes to be excreted with minimal water loss.
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