Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Excretion in humans

Excretion in humans — practice question

The kidney is a member of the excretory system.
(a)[2]

Describe what the term excretion means.

(b)[1]

State the name of the substance released by the lungs in excretion.

(c)[3]

State the names of the parts marked P, Q and R in Fig. 4.1.

(d)[6]

Describe and explain how the composition of the fluids in structures X, Y and Z in Fig. 4.2 differs.

(e)[2]

Describe two ways amino acids are handled in the liver.

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