Excretory System Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the main organs of the excretory system?
A
The lungs, kidneys and skin
2
Q
What is the excretory systems responsible for?
A
Responsible for maintaining the right levels of water and dissolve substances in the body
3
Q
What are the two types of taking away waste created by the body?
A
Excretion and Elimination
4
Q
What are the characteristics of the skin?
A
The skin is the body’s largest organ. It contains sweat glands that collect water and salts from the blood. These diffuse into the sweat glands from the blood. The sweat’s purpose is to cool the body down.
