A3- Body Organs

Cards (15)

  • 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