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Name the main organs of the excretory system.
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Skin
Lungs
Kidneys
Bladder
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Carbohydrates are converted into a ____________ .
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Glucose
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Cleaned blood is returned to the ___________ .
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Kidneys
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The main organ for collecting and removing waste are the ____________ .
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Kidneys
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The body loses about one __________ of water a day.
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Quart
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The most important function of perspiration is to regulate _____________________ .
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Body temperature
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Name the two layers of the skin.
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Epidermis
Dermis |
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Name the top lat or surface layer of skin.
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Epidermis
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Name the bottom layer of skin.
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Dermis
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New skin cells takes about one _______ to reach the surface of the epidermis.
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Month
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Most household dust is dead ______ cells.
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Skin
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Strong emotions can produce ________ .
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Sweat
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Name three things found in the dermis layer of skin.
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Muscle
Oil gland Nerve endings |
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What is made up of water, salts, and a small amount of urea?
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Sweat
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What is a tough protein that both hair and nails are made of?
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Keratin
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