Excretory System Flashcards

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What is the function of the excretory system?

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To regulate the composition of bodily fluids by removing metabolic wastes.

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How does the excretory system regulate bodily fluids?

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List five homeostatic functions of the urinary system.

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  • Regulate blood volume and pressure
  • Regulate plasma ion concentrations
  • Assist in blood pH stabilization
  • Conserve valuable nutrients
  • Assist the liver in detoxification.
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