A3- Body Organs

• 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