IGCSE Chemistry

Monday, January 14, 2019

2.71 know the excretory products of the lungs, kidneys and skin (organs of excretion)

Organ
Mainly excretes
Explanation
lungs
carbon dioxide
the lung will excrete carbon dioxide as a waste product of aerobic respiration during exhalation
kidneys
excess water, salts, urea
the kidney will excrete excess water, salts and urea by ultralfiltration
skin
excess water and salts
the skin will excrete excess water and salts through sweat glands on skin by producing sweat

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