Ekskretoorse

Ekskretoorse is a term used in Albanian-language biology to refer to an excretor, an organ or system that removes metabolic wastes from a living organism. Excretion is the process by which nitrogenous and other wastes are eliminated to maintain internal balance and homeostasis.

Excretory organs vary across life forms. In many vertebrates the kidney is the primary excretory organ, producing urine and regulating water and electrolyte balance. Other structures such as the liver, lungs, and skin contribute to waste removal as part of the broader excretory process. In invertebrates, specialized organs such as Malpighian tubules in insects or nephridia in annelids carry out excretion. Some organisms rely on body surfaces or simple diffusion for waste elimination, particularly in smaller or simpler forms.

Functionally, excretory systems perform filtration of body fluids, selective reabsorption of useful substances, and secretion of waste products. They help regulate osmolarity, acid-base balance, and detoxification, adapting to environmental conditions and metabolic demands. In addition to removing wastes, excretory organs often participate in other processes such as hormone regulation and nutrient balance.

Usage notes: in Albanian scientific language, ekskretoorse is used to denote the excretory component or organ. More specific terms name exact organs (for example kidneys, ureters) and may be combined with adjectives to describe particular tissues or systems. The term is commonly clarified by context, especially in comparative anatomy or physiology discussions.

See also: excretion, excretory system, kidney, Malpighian tubules, nephridia.