Cat Organs Flashcards
Brain
System
Location
Function
Nervous system
In skull
Controls motor function, ability to balance, interpret information
Bladder
System
Location
Function
Urinary system
Deep/ posterior
Drain urine from kidneys, plumbing.
Esophagus
System
Location
Function
Digestive system
In throat
Carries food, liquid from mouth to the stomach
Diaphragm
System
Location
Function
Respiratory system
Below the lungs
Principle muscle in respiration
Gall bladder
System
Location
Function
Biliary system
Under liver, R side of abdomen
Stores and concentrates bile
Heart
System
Location
Function
Cardiovascular system
Behind breastbone
To pump blood through the body
Kidney
System
Location
Function
Urinary system
Under diaphragm, lower back
Maintain proper water and acid-base concentrations
Large intestine
System
Location
Function
Digestive system
Wraps around the border of abdominal cavity
Water and vitamin K+ absorption, eliminates feces
Larynx
System
Location
Function
Respiratory system
In neck, contains vocal chords
Allows to breathe, speak, swallow
Liver
System
Location
Function
Endocrine system
Upper right portion of abdomen
Produces bile, regulates nutrient levels
Lungs
System
Location
Function
Respiratory system
Under rib cage
Removes CO2 provides O2 to the blood
Pancreas
System
Location
Function
Digestive system
Abdominal cavity, behind stomach
Produces hormones, secretes digestive enzymes
Trachea
System
Location
Function
Respiratory system
Lower respiratory tract
Passageway for food, fluid, air
Small Intestine
System
Location
Function
Digestive system
Connects to the large intestine
Nutrients absorbed where most chemical digestion takes place
Spleen
System
Location
Function
Lymphatic system
Under rib cage
Removes old blood cells, filters blood
