Organs and their Functions

Question 1

Largest organ starting point of the digestive system. Sack-like structure

Answer 1

Stomach

Question 2

22 feet long. Food enters and stays for 8 hours. Food is digested, nutrients absorb into blood

Answer 2

Small intestine

Question 3

Biggest organ in the body. Key organ of metabolism. Processes alcohol. Glucose is stored

Answer 3

Liver

Question 4

Major organ in blood circulation system. Pumps blood

Answer 4

Heart

Question 5

Carry blood from heart to all the tissues

Answer 5

Arteries

Question 6

Carry blood to the heart from all the tissues

Answer 6

Veins

Question 7

Major organs of respiration. Take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide.

Answer 7

Lungs

Question 8

Secretes digestive enzymes

Answer 8

Pancreas

Question 9

Secretes thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism and body temperature

Answer 9

Thyroid gland

Question 10

Organ part of the lymphatic system breaks down red blood cells

Answer 10

Spleen

Question 11

8 feet long. Breaks down liquids and vitamins

Answer 11

Large intestine

Question 12

Master organ of the body

Answer 12

Brain

Question 13

Bean shaped brownish organs. Organs of excretion which filter waste from the blood.

Answer 13

Kidneys