Excretion Flashcards
Toxic substances
Are poisonous and can harm the cells of the body if not removed.
Excretion
Is one of the characteristics of all living things. It is the removal of toxic chemical substances, which are made in the body during metabolism.
Excretory organs
> Kidneys
Lungs
Skin
Kidneys
> The kidneys filter (remove urea and salts) as they clean our blood.
This process is called filtration.
If your kidneys are damaged you may need to go on a dialysis machine.
Renal Artery
Carries blood to kidneys.
Renal Vein
Carries blood away from kidneys.
Ureter
Transports urine to bladder.
Bladder
Stores urine.
Urethra
Releases urine.
Urea
It is toxic, is produced in the liver from excess protein.
Lungs
Carbon dioxide and water are waste products of the process of respiration in all the cells of the body. They are carried to the lungs by the blood to be excreted.
Test for carbon dioxide…
…use Limewater
Test for water…
…use Cobalt Chloride paper.
Skin
Human skin have sweat glands which lead to pores at the surface - water, salt and a tiny amount of urea is excreted as sweat through these pores.