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Briefly explain the role of lungs, liver and skin as excretory organs.

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Role of lungs : Removes large amount of CO2 and also water.

Liver : Removes bilirubin, biliverdin, cholesterol, degraded steroids, hormones, vitamins and drugs.

Skin : Sweat glands help in removal of sweat containing NaCl, small amount of urea, lactic acid, etc. Sebaceous glands helps in removal of sterols, hydrocarbons and waxes through sebum.

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