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What is the difference between excretion and elimination?
Excretion is the process of removing metabolic waste products from the body, while elimination is the process of removing these waste products from the body.
How does the urinary system contribute to excretion?
The urinary system filters waste products from the blood and eliminates them from the body through urine.
Explain the role of the skin in excretion.
The skin excretes sweat, which contains metabolic waste products such as urea and salts.
Test your understanding of the concepts of excretion and elimination, and how they differ. Explore the role of the urinary system in excretion and the contribution of the skin to the process.
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