Excretory system - functions and homeostasis)

Question 1

What’s the Function of the excretory system?

Answer 1

1. Regulating bodily fluids
2. Filtering Blood to remove toxins and waste products
3. removing nitrogenous waste products and water from the body (urine)
4. Maintaining homeostasis

Question 2

What part of the brain controls homeostasis?

Answer 2

The hypothalamus

Question 3

What are some homeostasis mechanics?

Answer 3

Shivering, sweating, controlling water levels

Question 4

What is homeostasis?

Answer 4

Maintaining a stable environment (cells self maintaining)

Question 5

What’s the function of the kidneys?

Answer 5

1. Formation of urine
2. Production of renin
3. Conversion of vitamin D to its active form
4. pH regulation