EXCRETION

ON
INVERTIBRATES
EXCRETION
IN
INVERTEBRA
TES
Excretion is the process
by which metabolic
waste is eliminated out
of a living system. As far
as it is understood,
invertebrates in general
follow similar patterns
of excretion as is seen in
 Aquatic invertebrates excrete
ammonia by diffusion through the
surface of their bodies, while
terrestrial invertebrates, first
convert ammonia to uric acid,
which is then disposed. This means
that in aquatic invertebrates, the
excretory organs also function in
maintaining the composition of
their body fluids.
EXCRETION
IN
VERTEBRATE
S In vertebrates this is
primarily carried out by
the lungs, kidneys and ski
n.[1] This is in contrast
with secretion, where the
substance may have
specific tasks after leaving
the cell.
Excretory System
THINGS YOU MAY WANT
TO KNOW
Excretion is.....

..... the process in which waste

products of metabolism are
eliminated. Also in this process,
proteins and nucleic acids are broken
down.
The Four Key Organs Of Excretion Are.....

The Kidney

The kidney is one of the four most important organs in the

excretory system. . The kidneys role in the excretory system is
to filter blood that contains waste. The kidney is the main
organ of the urinary system.
The Liver

The Liver is another very important organ in the excretory

system. One very important job of the liver, is to produce bile.
Bile is a substance that helps break down fats. Bile is a main
part in helping the excretory system process. Another function
of the Liver is to break down toxins. The Liver also helps break
down nitrogenous wastes.
The lungs

The last organ that helps the excretory

system function correctly is the lungs. The
lungs remove excess, or dangerous materials
from an organism. The lungs are constantly
secreting gaseous wastes from the blood
stream. The lungs also remove carbon dioxide
that builds in the blood from respiration.
The skin

Skin is as important if not more important then the other

organs. The reason why, is because it holds all of the
muscles, bones and the rest of the things in the human
body in place. The skin is the largest organ of the whole
human body. The skin gives the body a source of
protection. The main purpose is to provide protection
againest harmful viruses or germs ( such as pathogens) that
try to enter the body.
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