The excretory function removes wastes from the body that can become toxic.

Describe the function of the digestive system, including how waste is removed from the body.

Why is excretion an important life process?a.It helps organisms maintain their temperature.b.It removes wastes and toxins from an organism.c.It helps organisms break down food.

What is the primary purpose of excretion in cellular metabolism?To produce energyTo synthesize proteinsTo remove waste by-productsTo regulate cell growth       Which of the following organisms breaks down food material outside the body before absorbing it?MammalsFungiBirdsReptiles       How do the digested substances enter Amoeba's cytoplasm?Through active transportThrough diffusionThrough facilitated diffusionThrough osmosis

Define the term excretion.

What is the digestive system’s main goal?Deconstruct food into its most simple form, so cells can use these materialsFilter toxins from the bodyEliminate unnecessary waste from the body