Excretion, Homeostasis and the Liver Flashcards
1
Q
Define excretion
A
the removal of toxic substances, waste products of metabolism and excess substances from organisms
2
Q
Define egestion
A
the passing our of undigested food as faeces through the anus
3
Q
What is the largest internal organ?
A
the liver
4
Q
What are the section of the liver called?
A
lobes
5
Q
What are liver cells called?
A
hepatocytes