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1
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What is excretion?

A

The removal of metabolic waste and excess water from the body

2
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Name the organs that are all involved in the process of excretion.

A

The skin, large intestine, kidney, liver and lungs.

3
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What is the function of the large intestine?

A

The large intestine eliminates the solid waste that stays behind after the digestion of food.

4
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what is the function of the liver?

A

The liver breaks down all the toxiin

5
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What role does the skin play in the process of excretion?

A

The skin eliminates excess water and the salts in sweat

6
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What function does the lungs have in the process of excretion?

A

The exhale of water vapour and carbon dioxide

7
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What organ plays a vital role in the urinary system?

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The kidneys

8
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What is the main function of the urinary system?

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To filter waste products and excess water from the blood by excreting it out of the body.

9
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What other organs are involved in the urinary system (excluding the kidneys)

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Ureters , urinary bladder and the urethra.

10
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what organs form the urinary tract?

A

the urinary bladder, urethra and ureters