AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

EXCRETION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The excretory system’s function is to:
A
pump blood
B
get rid of waste
C
exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen
D
deliver nutrients to our body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Excretion is the process of removing wastes and excess water from the body. It is one of the major ways the body maintains homeostasis. Organs of excretion make up the excretory system. They include the kidneys, large intestine, liver, skin, and lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidneys filter waste products from the blood (ex: salts, uric acid, creatinine) to produce urine. These waste products are removed from the body through the process of urination.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of the Excretory System: The function of the excretory system to remove wastes from the body. These wastes include water, CO2, nitrogen, salts, and heat. Metabolism: The process of the body coverting food into energy.

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