The Excretory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is excretion
A
A process carried out by the excretory system which allows waste products to be removed.
2
Q
What does the excretory system consist of
A
Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra
3
Q
What is the purpose of the excretory system
A
To filter the blood to remove waste products.
4
Q
What is the body temperature of a human
A
36.1-37.2
5
Q
What is the body temperature of a dog
A
37.9-39.9
6
Q
What is the body temperature of a pig
A
38.7-39.8
7
Q
What is the body temperature of a chicken
A
40.6-43.0
8
Q
What is temperature controlled by in the body?
A
The thermoregulatory system in the hypothalamus.
9
Q
What are changes in temperature detected by?
A
Thermoreceptors in the brain and the skin
