CELLS: ORGANS Flashcards

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What function does the LIVER have? - 2 points

A
  1. Breaks down excess protein to produce urea

2. Breaks down alcohol

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What function do the LUNGS have? - 2 points

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  1. Have a huge surface area for diffusion of oxygen into the blood and
  2. Carbon dioxide out of the blood
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What function does the PANCREAS have?

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Produces the hormone insulin which controls the blood sugar levels

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What function does the BRAIN have?

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Receives nervous impulses from receptor organs and sends messages to muscles to react

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What function does the STOMACH have?

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Receives food and digests it chemically and physically

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What function does the HEART have?

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Muscular pump that pushes the blood around the body

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What function does the KIDNEY have?

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Removes urea from the blood and produces urine

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What function does the INTESTINE have?

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Finishes digestion of food so it can be absorbed into the blood

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