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What is the role of the excretory system in the human body?
To eliminate metabolic wastes from the body.
Which waste compound is produced when amino acids are used for energy?
Ammonia
What is the process by which ammonia is converted to a less toxic compound?
Conversion to urea
What are the organs involved in excretion in the human body?
Skin, lungs, liver, kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
How does the liver contribute to excretion in the human body?
By converting dangerous nitrogen-based wastes into urea
Test your knowledge of the excretory system in humans, including the conversion of ammonia to urea and the process of excretion. Explore the fascinating chemical processes involved in waste elimination from the human body.
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