excrete (Meaning)
excrete (v)
eliminate from the body
excrete (v. t.)
To separate and throw off; to excrete urine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of excrete
excrete Sentence Examples
- The kidneys excrete waste products from the blood in the form of urine.
- The liver excretes bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.
- The lungs excrete carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration.
- The skin excretes sweat, which helps to regulate body temperature.
- The large intestine excretes solid waste products, known as feces.
- Some plants excrete oxygen through their leaves as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
- Certain glands, such as the sebaceous glands in the skin, excrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair.
- The pancreas excretes digestive enzymes, which help to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the small intestine.
- The salivary glands excrete saliva, which helps to moisten food and begin the process of digestion.
- The gall bladder excretes bile, which is stored in the gall bladder and released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.
FAQs About the word excrete
eliminate from the bodyTo separate and throw off; to excrete urine.
eliminate,secrete, expel, evolve, exude,emit, emanate, release, discharge, ooze
absorb, inhale, take up, inhale,absorb, take up, sponge, suck (up), suck (up), soak (up)
The kidneys excrete waste products from the blood in the form of urine.
The liver excretes bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.
The lungs excrete carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration.
The skin excretes sweat, which helps to regulate body temperature.
