Vital Organs Pt 2 Flashcards
What are the five vital organs in the human body?
Heart, brain, lungs, liver, and kidneys.
True or False: The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the organ that controls cognitive functions and processes sensory information.
brain
What is the primary function of the lungs?
To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Multiple Choice: Which organ is responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs?
Liver
What role do the kidneys play in the body?
They filter blood to produce urine and remove waste.
True or False: The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.
True
What is the function of the heart’s left ventricle?
To pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
Fill in the blank: The _____ regulates the body’s internal environment through homeostasis.
brain
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily involved in gas exchange?
Lungs
What is the function of the right atrium in the heart?
To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.
True or False: The kidneys also help regulate blood pressure.
True
What is the main function of the liver?
To process nutrients and detoxify harmful substances.
Fill in the blank: The _____ acts as the control center for the nervous system.
brain
Multiple Choice: Which vital organ is involved in regulating blood sugar levels?
Liver
What is the primary purpose of the pulmonary circulation?
To carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
True or False: The brain has no role in regulating heart rate.
False
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.
Fill in the blank: The _____ filters waste products from the blood and excretes them as urine.
kidneys
Multiple Choice: Which vital organ is primarily responsible for maintaining the body’s pH balance?
Kidneys
What role does the heart play in the circulatory system?
It pumps blood to transport nutrients and oxygen to tissues.
True or False: The liver produces red blood cells.
False
What is the function of the brainstem?
To control basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.
Fill in the blank: The _____ helps to prevent infections by producing immune factors.
liver
Multiple Choice: Which organ is crucial for maintaining fluid balance in the body?
Kidneys
What is the primary function of the heart’s right ventricle?
To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
True or False: The lungs can store oxygen for later use.
False
