Excretion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary regulatory excretory organ?
A
The kidney
2
Q
What is the main route of water loss?
A
Evaporation through body surfaces and respiration
3
Q
How high does humidity have to be at respiratory surfaces?
A
100% humidity
Water has to be added to the air to get the oxygen
4
Q
What is ammonotelic?
A
Excreting ammonia
5
Q
What is ureotelic?
A
Excreting urea
6
Q
What is uricotelic?
A
Excreting uric acid
