Abdominal Organs Flashcards
1
Q
organs found in the digestive system?
A
small/large intestine, stomach
2
Q
function of digestive system
A
breakdown food which is absorbed by blood and distributed to body cells
3
Q
organs found in the urinary system?
A
kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder
4
Q
function of urinary system?
A
eliminated nitrogen-containing waste
regulates electrolyte balance
regulates ph
5
Q
organs found in endocrine system?
A
adrenal glands
6
Q
function of endocrine system?
A
secrete hormones which regulate growth, reproduction and nutrients used by body cells
7
Q
organs found in lymphatic system?
A
lymph nodes
spleen
8
Q
function of lymphatic system?
A
picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood
houses white blood cells
