Saturday, June 24, 2017

2.68: Recall that the Lungs, Kidneys and Skin are Organs of Excretion

EXCRETION: Removal of Waste Products from Metabolism

ORGANS OF EXCRETIONS:

ORGAN
MAINLY EXCRETES
EXPLANATION
LUNG
Carbon Dioxide
The Lung will Excrete Carbon Dioxide as a Waste Product of Aerobic Respiration During Exhalation
KIDNEY
Excess Water, Salts and Urea
The Kidney will Excrete Excess Water, Excess Salts and Urea by Producing Urine by Osmoregulation
SKIN
Excess Water and Salts
The Skin will Excrete Excess Water and Salts through the Sweat Glands on the Skin by Producing Sweat

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