Chapter 6: Excretory System

Question 1

What is the excretory system and what is its function?

Answer 1

Is a passive biological system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism, so as to help maintain internal chemical homeostasis and prevent damage to the body

Question 2

What is the function of the skin?

Answer 2

Produces sweat by sweat glands

Question 3

What is the function of the liver?

Answer 3

Breaks down many substances in the blood including toxins

Question 4

What is the function of the large intestine?

Answer 4

To eliminate solid waste that remains after food is digested and water is extracted from the indigestible matter

Question 5

What is the function of the lungs?

Answer 5

Are part of this system by exhalation of carbon dioxide from the body

Question 6

What is the function of the kidneys?

Answer 6

To remove waste products and excess fluid from the body