Building Blocks Of Life Flashcards
What does the brain do
The brain controls all of our necessary bodily functions, send the impulses which allows us to move and lets you learn.
What does the oesophagus do
The oesophagus Transports food and drink from the mouth to the stomach.
What does the trachea do
The trachea transports air from the nose and mouth to the lungs.
What does the liver do
The liver makes bile for digestion, filters out toxins and regulates blood sugar.
What do the lungs do
The lungs take in oxygen which reaches the blood via the heart.
What does the gall bladder do
The gall bladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
What does the heart do
The heart pumps oxygenated blood around your body and receives de-oxygenated blood.
What does the stomach do
The stomach receives food from the oesophagus and begins to break it down with digestive juices (enzymes).
What do the kidneys do
The kidneys filters water and salt out of your blood and creates urine.
What does the small intestine do
The small intestine digests food using enzymes and absorbs nutrients for the blood.
What does the bladder do
The bladder stores urine so that we can decide when we want to go to the toilet.
What does the pancreas do
The pancreas produces enzymes necessary for digestion.
What does the skin do
The skin maintains body temperature using sweat and goosebumps.
What does the large intestine do.
It continues the digestion process, absorbs as much water as possible and expels excess fibre and waste.
