The Excretory System

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode 47</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I break down information about the excretory system that will be useful for the MCAT. He first compares the functions of the excretory system versus the digestive and urinary systems. Then, he describes the anatomy of the excretory system. Finally, he details the physiology of the excretory system in terms of its various waste products.</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:14] The Role of the Excretory System</span></li> <li>[03:32] The Kidney</li> <li>[06:00] The Bladder</li> <li>[07:17] The Liver</li> <li>[10:54] The Skin</li> <li>[12:35] The Lungs</li> <li>[13:38] The Large Intestine</li> <li>[17:21] Excreting Byproducts of Protein & Lipid Breakdown</li> <li>[25:25] Excreting CO<span style= "font-weight: 400;">2</span></li> <li>[26:26] Excreting Electrolytes</li> <li>[29:31] Excreting Toxins in Drugs</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are the episodes on</span> <a href= "https://www.prospectivedoctor.com/mcat-basics-renal-physiology/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> renal physiology</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and the</span> <a href= "https://www.prospectivedoctor.com/mcat-basics-the-digestive-system/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">digestive system</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">for those who want to dive deeper. </span></p> <p class="p1">Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com</p> <p class="p1">Thanks for listening!</p>