Role Of Other Organs In Excretion Flashcards
1
Q
other than kidneys, which organs help in elimination of waste from our body
A
lungs
liver
skin
2
Q
amount of CO2 released by lungs per minute
A
200ml
3
Q
secretions of liver
A
bilirubin
biliverdin
cholesterol
degraded steroid harmones
vitamins
drugs
4
Q
which glands in skin eliminate certain substances through secretions
A
sweat glands
sebaceous glands
5
Q
sweat contains
A
NaCl
urea
lactic acid
etc
6
Q
primary function of sweat
A
facilitate a cooling effect on body surface
7
Q
sebaceous glands eliminate certain substances like _____________, ____________________, ____________ through sebum
A
sterols
hydrocarbons
waxes
8
Q
can saliva also eliminate small amounts of nitrogenous wastes
A
yes
