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Unit 3 - Anatomy and Physiology
A3- Body Organs
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Function of
Skin
Insulation -from the fat layer
Two Functions of Lungs
Balances
PH
in the
body
Protect
the body from
harmful
substances
Function of brain
Receives and interprets signals
Regulates
heart rate
,
temperature
Function of Stomach
Releases
acids
and
enzymes
for the chemical breakdown of food
Digests
food and sends it to
small
intestine
Functions of Liver
Stores
glucose
as
glycogen
Produces
bile
for
fat
digestion
Function of duodenum
Site of
digestion
- food mixed with
enzymes
Absorbs
nutrients through a
large
surface area
Functions of Ileum
Absorption
of
fats
Access
and
transfer antigens
Function of Colon
Water
Absorption
Absoprtion
of Vitamins
Function of Kidneys
Removes
waste
products for filtration
Produces
urine
for excretion
Function
of Bladder
Holds Urine
Filters your
urine
and removes
waste products
Function of Ovaries
Produces
Hormones
such as
Oestrogen
,
Progestrone
Function of Testes
Produces
hormones
Testestrone
and
Sperm
Function of Uterus
Allows
Foetus
to develop by
Providing
Oxygen
Function of Skin
Temperature
control
By
sweating
Role of Pancreas
produces
insulin
produces
digestive
enzymes