Excretory System Flashcards by Kgodishego Maloka

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What is the function of the excretory system?

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It gets rid of waste,such as:carbon dioxide
Urea

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What is it responsible for?

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Filtration
Absorption
Diffusion
Excretion

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What are the functions of the kidney?

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The kidneys are bean shaped and are approximately the size of your fist

The kidney:Homeostasis
Filters blood and waste products
Re-absorption,it re absorbs nutrients
Helps maintain pH levels
Regulates the electrolyte-water balance

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What are the other three things part of the excretory system?

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Ureter(urine tube)
Bladder
Urethra

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