EP HUMAN BIOLOGY-MODIFIED MASTERING
EP HUMAN BIOLOGY-MODIFIED MASTERING
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ISBN: 9780134326436
Author: Johnson
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The process by which metabolic waste is removed is known as excretion. It is primarily done by kidneys, lungs, and the skin. The major functions that are performed by the excretory system are important in order to maintain the homeostasis in the body, helps in maintaining fluid balance and electrolyte balance and important to prevent the toxic build up inside the body.

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