functions of organs

Question 1

function of brain?

Answer 1

controls all necessary bodily functions, sends the impulses which allows us to move and enables you to think and learn

Question 2

function of liver (4 marks)

Answer 2

Stores carbohydrates as glycogen

Produces bile for fat digestion

Question 3

function of gall bladder?

Answer 3

stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver

Question 4

function of stomach?

Answer 4

receives food from the oesophagus and begins to break it down with enzymes

Question 5

function of small intestine?

Answer 5

digests food using enzymes and absorbs nutrients for the blood

Question 6

function of bladder?

Answer 6

stores urine so that we can decide when we want to go to the toilet

Question 7

Outline one function of the skin

Answer 7

Controls body temperature through sweating

Question 8

function of oesophagus?

Answer 8

transports food and drink from the mouth to the stomach

Question 9

function of trachea?

Answer 9

transports air from the mouth and nose to the lungs

Question 10

function of lungs?

Answer 10

takes in oxygen which reaches the blood via the heart

Question 11

function of heart?

Answer 11

pumps oxygenates blood around the body and receives de-oxygenated blood back

Question 12

function of kidney (2 marks)

Answer 12

Removes toxins by filtration

Question 13

function of pancreas?

Answer 13

produces enzymes necessary for digestion

Question 14

function of large intestine?

Answer 14

continues the digestion process, absorbs as much water as possible and expels excess fibre and waste

Question 15

Function of duodenum (2 marks)

Answer 15

Site of digestion, food mixed with enzymes