Excretory System Flashcards
Basic function of excretory system
Regulate (body fluids)
Remove Waste
Reuse needed substances to the body.
Excretory system regulates liquid enviornment of cells. What does water do?
Acts as solvent
Excretory system regulates liquid enviornment of cells. What are the ionic substances?
H+, CA+2, NA+, HcO3-
Excretory system regulates liquid enviornment of cells. What makes up metabolic waste?
Urea, Uric acid and CO2
What are the 5 excretory organs
- Lungs
- Skin
- Liver
- Large Intestine
- Kidneys
What does the skin do for excretion?
Excretes water, mineral, salts and urea
What does the liver do for excretion
Toxic substances are changed into soluable compunds for elimination by the kidneys.
What does the large intenstine do in excretion?
Eliminates bile
What do the kidney’s do in excretion?
Eliminate H2O, ions and metobolic waste