The excretory system is responsible for cleaning waste from the body.
This system removes waste products from the blood and eliminates them from the body. The main organs involved in this process are:
- Kidneys: Filter waste products from the blood and produce urine.
- Ureters: Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Bladder: Stores urine until it is ready to be eliminated.
- Urethra: Carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
The excretory system also includes the skin, which eliminates waste products through sweat, and the lungs, which expel carbon dioxide.
By removing waste products from the body, the excretory system helps to maintain homeostasis, which is the balance of internal conditions necessary for survival.
