Excretory System Flashcards

1
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Basic function of excretory system

A

Regulate (body fluids)
Remove Waste
Reuse needed substances to the body.

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2
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Excretory system regulates liquid enviornment of cells. What does water do?

A

Acts as solvent

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3
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Excretory system regulates liquid enviornment of cells. What are the ionic substances?

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H+, CA+2, NA+, HcO3-

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4
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Excretory system regulates liquid enviornment of cells. What makes up metabolic waste?

A

Urea, Uric acid and CO2

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5
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What are the 5 excretory organs

A
  1. Lungs
  2. Skin
  3. Liver
  4. Large Intestine
  5. Kidneys
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6
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What does the skin do for excretion?

A

Excretes water, mineral, salts and urea

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7
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What does the liver do for excretion

A

Toxic substances are changed into soluable compunds for elimination by the kidneys.

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8
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What does the large intenstine do in excretion?

A

Eliminates bile

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9
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What do the kidney’s do in excretion?

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Eliminate H2O, ions and metobolic waste

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