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Understanding the Excretory System by Ana Isabel Dominguez Franco is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The excretory system is responsible for eliminating metabolic waste and maintaining homeostasis through organs such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter blood to produce urine via processes of filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and concentration, regulating substances like water and electrolytes. Additionally, the kidneys play a vital role in homeostasis by balancing water, electrolytes, blood pressure, acid-base levels, and producing hormones.
- Author
- Ana Isabel Dominguez Franco
- Language
- EN