Excretion Flashcards
1
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Excretion
A
The removal of toxic chemical substances made in the body
2
Q
We have 3 excretory organs
A
Kidneys,lungs,skin
3
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Filteration
A
When the kidney filters urea and salt from our blood
4
Q
Renal artery
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Carries blood to kidney
5
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Renal vein
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Carries blood from kidney
6
Q
Kidney
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Filters blood to remove urea
7
Q
Ureter
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Transports urine to bladder
8
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Bladder
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Stores urine
9
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Urethra
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Releases urine
10
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Sphincter muscle
A
Controls the urethra opening and closing
11
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Urea
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Is toxic and is produced in the liver from excess protein
12
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Lungs
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Carbon dioxide and water are waste products of the process of respiration in all the cells of the body
13
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Skin
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Water,salt and a tiny amount of urea is excreted as sweat through these pours
