Organs of excretion: skin, lungs, kidneys
Integrated Science · Grade 7 · about 40 minutes
The Grade 7 excretory system is built from the skin, the lungs and the kidneys (with the rest of the urinary tract). Each organ has a place in the body.
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- 7 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
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- Role of the excretory system
- Organs of excretion: skin, lungs, kidneys
- Wastes from skin, lungs and kidneys
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- Epidermis and dermis
- Sweat gland, duct, pore and hair
- Functions of parts of the skin
- Lungs remove carbon IV oxide
- Parts of the urinary system
- External appearance of the kidney
- Ureter, bladder and urethra
- Functions of the urinary system
- Modelling the urinary system
- Common kidney disorders
- Causes of kidney disorders
- Preventing kidney disorders
- Healthy lifestyle for skin and kidneys
- Daily log of skin and kidney health