Eritettävät

Eritettävät is a Finnish term that generally refers to substances or waste products that are excreted or eliminated from the body. In a biological context, this encompasses a wide range of materials. The primary organs involved in excretion are the kidneys, which filter blood and produce urine to remove metabolic waste products like urea and excess salts. The liver also plays a role by processing toxins and waste, which are then eliminated through bile.

The digestive system is another significant pathway for excretion, primarily through the elimination of undigested food matter as feces. This process removes solid waste from the body. The skin contributes to excretion through sweat, which helps to eliminate some salts and urea, though its primary function is thermoregulation. The lungs excrete carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, as well as water vapor.

In a broader sense, "eritettävät" can also refer to secretions, such as hormones or enzymes, which are released by glands into the bloodstream or ducts. While these are not typically considered waste products in the same way as urine or feces, they are substances produced and released by the body for specific functions. The precise definition and context will determine which substances are included under the term "eritettävät".