10 Flashcards
1
Q
Brain
A
- coordinates body control
- organizes signals
- controls senses (5)
2
Q
Heart
A
- muscular pump
- delivers blood
- 4 chambers
3
Q
Lungs
A
- pair
- allows us to breathe
4
Q
Liver
A
- detoxifier
- breaks down excess proteins
5
Q
Stomach
A
- secretes acid + breaks down food
6
Q
Pancreas
A
- creates enzymes to help digestion
7
Q
Small intestine
A
- absorbs nutrients
- digests food
8
Q
Large intestine
A
- absorbs water
- some digestions
9
Q
Kidneys
A
- pair
- filters blood
- makes urine
10
Q
Skin
A
- makes vitamin D
- controls temperature
- sense environment