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To rid the body of waste products like urine and other harmful, acidic components.

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What does the excretory system consist of?

kidneys liver urinary bladder nd 1 other thing


Discuss the primary function of the excretory system in the pig?

Like most animals, the pig has an excretory system. The primary function of this system is to remove waste from the pig.


Compare excretory system and urinary system?

The urinary system is composed of the kidneys, urethra, bladder. This system excretes urine by filtering the blood circulating around the body by the kidneys and transfered to the urethra and bladder. The excretory system is composed of the urinary system and other different body organs. The skin, which composes the largest part of our body, is an excretory organ, it excretes sweat to regulate the body heat. The anus, excretes the solid wastes that are digested after food consumption. There are other body organs belonging to the excretory system, but these are only a few examples with their funciton.


What is the function of ureters in the excretory system?

Ureters are muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. They play a vital role in the excretory system by facilitating the flow of urine, which carries waste products and excess substances from the body for elimination.


What two body systems make up the urogenital system in a fetal pig?

The urinary system and the reproductive system make up the urogenital system in a fetal pig. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, while the reproductive system includes the ovaries or testes and associated structures.