• Humans have organs that are specialised for the removal of certain excretory products
• Excretory organs?of the human body include:
  • The?kidneys?for the excretion of urea, water and mineral ions
  • The?lungs?for the excretion of carbon dioxide and water
  • The?skin?for the excretion of excess mineral ions (e.g. sodium) and water
  • The?liver?for the breakdown of proteins (amino acids) into urea

   

Excretory organs of the human body