SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260172195
Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 5.5, Problem 29AYP
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The substances excreted in sweat and to justify whether skin is an important site of excretion.

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Excretion involves removing the body's waste products. Excretion is an important part of an organism's body. There are different organs that assist the body to excrete waste. These are kidneys, lungs, skin, and eyes.

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SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY

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