functions of organs Flashcards
function of brain?
controls all necessary bodily functions, sends the impulses which allows us to move and enables you to think and learn
function of liver (4 marks)
Stores carbohydrates as glycogen
Produces bile for fat digestion
function of gall bladder?
stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver
function of stomach?
receives food from the oesophagus and begins to break it down with enzymes
function of small intestine?
digests food using enzymes and absorbs nutrients for the blood
function of bladder?
stores urine so that we can decide when we want to go to the toilet
Outline one function of the skin
Controls body temperature through sweating
function of oesophagus?
transports food and drink from the mouth to the stomach
function of trachea?
transports air from the mouth and nose to the lungs
function of lungs?
takes in oxygen which reaches the blood via the heart
function of heart?
pumps oxygenates blood around the body and receives de-oxygenated blood back
function of kidney (2 marks)
Removes toxins by filtration
function of pancreas?
produces enzymes necessary for digestion
function of large intestine?
continues the digestion process, absorbs as much water as possible and expels excess fibre and waste
Function of duodenum (2 marks)
Site of digestion, food mixed with enzymes