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What is the main function of the excretory system?
Maintaining internal chemical homeostasis
Which organs are specifically considered a part of the excretory system?
Kidneys, lungs, and sweat glands
In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine and to some degree exhalation?
Humans and other amniotes
What are the main excretory organs in humans?
Kidneys
Why is the entire organism dependent on the function of the excretory system?
Because healthy functioning organs produce metabolic and other wastes
Test your knowledge about the function of the excretory system in maintaining internal chemical homeostasis and eliminating waste products. Learn about the dual role of excretory systems in removing liquid and gaseous waste from the body.
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