Excretion

• Medulla


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• Cortex


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• Renal Artery


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• Renal Vein


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• Renal Pelvis


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• Kidney


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• Ureter


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• Bladder


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• Urethra


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• Homeostasis


  The ability to maintain a stable internal state that persists despite changes in the world outside
• Hair


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• Hair erector muscle


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• Sebaceous gland


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• Blood vessel


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• Sweat Duct


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• Sweat Gland


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• Pore


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• Adipose tissue/

  Subcutaneous fat


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• Dermis


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• Epidermis


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• Excretion


  the removal of waste products of metabolism from the body
• Role of homeostasis

  • Regulating body temperature
  • Maintaining composition of an organisms fluids
  • Preventing the accumulation of poisonous waste as it might interfere with metabolism
• The Skin

  • Role

  Temperature Regulation

  • Excretory Products

  The sweat glands release sweat, which is made from salt and water, from the skin.
• The Lungs

  • Location

  Thoracic Cavity

  • Role

  Prevents CO2 from building up in the plasma

  • Excretory Products

  CO2 and water vapour
• The kidneys

  • Location

  Abdominal cavity

  • Role

  Osmoregulation and filtering nitrogenous waste

  • Excretory Products

  water, salt and urea