Excretory System
ICSE · Class 10 · Biology
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What to Focus On
- Excretion removes metabolic wastes.
- It prevents harmful accumulation of wastes.
- It helps maintain homeostasis.
- Human excretory system has two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder and one urethra.
- Kidneys are bean-shaped and lie below the diaphragm.
- The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.
- Kidney has cortex and medulla.
- Cortex is dark-coloured and medulla is light-coloured.
- Medulla is divided into 10 to 12 lobes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The ureter carries urine from the bladder to the outside.
The right kidney lies higher than the left kidney.
Ultrafiltration and selective reabsorption mean the same thing.
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Definition of excretion
Main excretory organs in humans
Human excretory system organs
Kidney position and protection
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