The Excretory System Flashcards

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What is excretion

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A process carried out by the excretory system which allows waste products to be removed.

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What does the excretory system consist of

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Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra

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What is the purpose of the excretory system

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To filter the blood to remove waste products.

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What is the body temperature of a human

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36.1-37.2

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What is the body temperature of a dog

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37.9-39.9

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What is the body temperature of a pig

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38.7-39.8

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What is the body temperature of a chicken

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40.6-43.0

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What is temperature controlled by in the body?

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The thermoregulatory system in the hypothalamus.

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What are changes in temperature detected by?

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Thermoreceptors in the brain and the skin

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