CELLS: ORGANS

Question 1

What function does the LIVER have? - 2 points

Answer 1

1. Breaks down excess protein to produce urea

2. Breaks down alcohol

Question 2

What function do the LUNGS have? - 2 points

Answer 2

1. Have a huge surface area for diffusion of oxygen into the blood and
2. Carbon dioxide out of the blood

Question 3

What function does the PANCREAS have?

Answer 3

Produces the hormone insulin which controls the blood sugar levels

Question 4

What function does the BRAIN have?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What function does the STOMACH have?

Answer 5

Receives food and digests it chemically and physically

Question 6

What function does the HEART have?

Answer 6

Muscular pump that pushes the blood around the body

Question 7

What function does the KIDNEY have?

Answer 7

Removes urea from the blood and produces urine

Question 8

What function does the INTESTINE have?

Answer 8

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