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Vital Organs Pt 2 Flashcards

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1
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What are the five vital organs in the human body?

A

Heart, brain, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

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True or False: The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the organ that controls cognitive functions and processes sensory information.

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brain

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What is the primary function of the lungs?

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To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Multiple Choice: Which organ is responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs?

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Liver

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What role do the kidneys play in the body?

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They filter blood to produce urine and remove waste.

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True or False: The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.

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True

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What is the function of the heart’s left ventricle?

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To pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ regulates the body’s internal environment through homeostasis.

A

brain

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily involved in gas exchange?

A

Lungs

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What is the function of the right atrium in the heart?

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To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

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12
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True or False: The kidneys also help regulate blood pressure.

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True

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What is the main function of the liver?

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To process nutrients and detoxify harmful substances.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ acts as the control center for the nervous system.

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brain

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which vital organ is involved in regulating blood sugar levels?

A

Liver

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What is the primary purpose of the pulmonary circulation?

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To carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

17
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True or False: The brain has no role in regulating heart rate.

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False

18
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What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ filters waste products from the blood and excretes them as urine.

A

kidneys

20
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Multiple Choice: Which vital organ is primarily responsible for maintaining the body’s pH balance?

A

Kidneys

21
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What role does the heart play in the circulatory system?

A

It pumps blood to transport nutrients and oxygen to tissues.

22
Q

True or False: The liver produces red blood cells.

A

False

23
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What is the function of the brainstem?

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To control basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ helps to prevent infections by producing immune factors.

A

liver

25
Q

Multiple Choice: Which organ is crucial for maintaining fluid balance in the body?

A

Kidneys

26
Q

What is the primary function of the heart’s right ventricle?

A

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

27
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True or False: The lungs can store oxygen for later use.

A

False

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