What are the main functions of the system and the individual organs that make up the excretory system?

Answer 1

The excretory system removes metabolic and liquid toxic wastes as well as excess water from the organism, in the form of urine.

The excretory system is a passive biological system that removes excess and unnecessary materials from an organism, so as to help maintain homeostasis within the organism and prevent damage to the body.

It is responsible for the elimination of the waste products of metabolism as well as other liquid and gaseous wastes. As most healthy functioning organs produce metabolic and other wastes, the entire organism depends on the function of the system; however, only the organs specifically for the excretion process are considered a part of the excretory system.

The main function is to remove waist and balancing salt and water levels in various parts of the body to maintain homeostasis. It is comprise of the skin/sweat glands, lungs, kidneys/nephrons, urinary bladder.

Answer 2

The main functions of the excretory system include removing waste and excess materials from the body, maintaining the balance of fluids and electrolytes, and regulating blood pressure. The individual organs that make up the excretory system include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter waste from the blood to produce urine, which is then carried to the bladder by the ureters for storage until it is eliminated from the body through the urethra.