Body Coordination - Waste Removal (Excretory System)
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Liver - Function
Metabolizes nutrients Detoxifies harmful substances Makes blood clotting proteins Liver converts waste into other substances, but does not remove it from the body directly.
Kidneys - Function
Remove waste products from the blood and produce urine As blood flows through the kidneys, the kidneys filter waste products, chemicals, and unneeded water from the blood.
Which organs are involved in waste removal?
Skin, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys involved
Definition of Excretion
The process of removing waste from the body
Lungs - Function
To excrete carbon dioxide from blood
Skin - Function
To secrete - salt and water as sweat
