Excretory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Excretory System?
A
Responsible for purifying the body by eliminating waste matter
2
Q
Why is this important?
A
To prevent an accumulation of toxic substances that can be detrimental
3
Q
What organs consist of this system?
A
Kidneys, liver, skin, large intestine and lungs
4
Q
What do the Kidneys do?
A
Excrete urine eliminating water and waste products
5
Q
What does the Liver do?
A
Discharges bile which breaks down digestive fat
6
Q
What does the Skin do?
A
Eliminates salts and minerals through perspiration
7
Q
What does the Large intestine do?
A
Eliminates decomposed and undigested food
8
Q
What do the Lungs do?
A
Exhale Carbon Dioxide
