Basics Flashcards
What is excretion?
Excretion is the process of eliminating waste products and toxic substances from the body.
True or False: Excretion is a vital process for maintaining homeostasis.
True
What are some examples of waste products excreted by the body?
Examples include carbon dioxide, urea, and excess salts.
Fill in the blank: Excretion helps regulate the ________ balance in the body.
chemical
What organs are involved in the excretory system?
Organs such as the kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin are involved in excretion.
What is the primary organ responsible for excreting waste in the form of urine?
The kidneys
True or False: The skin plays a role in excretion by eliminating sweat and excess salts.
True
What is the name of the process by which the liver breaks down harmful substances and excretes them?
Detoxification
What is the term for the process of excreting solid waste from the body?
Defecation
What is the role of the lungs in excretion?
The lungs excrete waste gases, such as carbon dioxide, during respiration.
Fill in the blank: Excretion is important for maintaining the body’s ________ balance.
homeostatic
What is the waste product excreted by the kidneys in urine?
Urea
True or False: Excretion is only a physical process and does not involve any chemical reactions.
False
What is the name of the process by which excess salts are excreted through sweat glands?
Perspiration
Fill in the blank: The process of excretion helps maintain the body’s internal ________.
environment
