Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Define the following:
Excretion
Advertisements
Solution 1
During different metabolic activities taking place in our body, the body produces many substances, of which some are useful and some are useless.
The process of removing useless and harmful metabolic waste substances is called excretion.
Solution 2
The process of removal of chemical wastes (Mainly Nitrogenous) from the body is known as ''excretion''. It plays an important role in maintaining the homeostatic (steady-state) condition of the body.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Describe the structure of the kidney with the help of a labelled diagram.
Fill in the blank.
.................. carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
Draw and label the diagram.
Human excretory system
Given below is the figure of certain organs and associated parts in the human body. Study the same and answer the question that follow:
Name the structural and functional unit of the part marked '1'.
The given diagram represents a nephron and its blood supply. Study the diagram and answer the following question :
Name the blood vessel which contains the least amount of urea in this diagram.
Multiple Choice Question: What is the chief nitrogenous waste in mammals?
The process by which the body removes waste is ______.
Organs that are concerned with the formation, storage, and elimination of urine constitute the ______.
Which blood vessel has largest amount of urea?
