Organs

Question 1

Brain

Answer 1

The organ of the central nervous system that performs multiple integrative functions

Question 2

Salivary Glands

Answer 2

A set of three pairs of glands around the oral cavity that secrets saliva into it

Question 3

Tongue

Answer 3

A muscular organ on the floor of the mouth

Question 4

Pharynx

Answer 4

The region of the respiratory tract that is located posterior to the nasal cavity, oral cavity and larynx

Question 5

Trachea

Answer 5

Tubelike “windpipe” running medially down the throat; part of the respiratory system

Question 6

Esophagus

Answer 6

A food chute; the part of the digestive system that transports food from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach

Question 7

Thyroid Gland

Answer 7

An endocrine locate in the anterior neck that produces thyroid hormones and calcitonin

Question 8

Heart

Answer 8

Medial oval structure enclosed within the pericardium

Question 9

Aorta

Answer 9

The largest artery in the body; arises from left ventricle and delivers blood to the systematic circuit

Question 10

Lung

Answer 10

Paired spongy organs of the respiratory system that consist of alveoli

Question 11

Diaphragm

Answer 11

A thin muscle attached to the inferior boundary of the rib cage; separates the thoracic and the abdominopelvic cavities

Question 12

Liver

Answer 12

The large organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity

Question 13

Gall Bladder

Answer 13

The small, hallow organ on the posterior side of the liver that stores and releases bile

Question 14

Stomach

Answer 14

A curved organ important in food digestion and temporary food storage

Question 15

Small Intestines

Answer 15

A tubular organ in the abdominopelvic cavity in which ingested is digested, absorbed, and propelled

Question 16

Large Intestines

Answer 16

A tubular organ that is the las part of the alimentary canal

Question 17

Appendix

Answer 17

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Question 18

Spleen

Answer 18

The large lymphoid organ in the left upper quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity that filters blood

Question 19

Pancreas

Answer 19

An endocrine and exocrine organ located inferior and posterior to the stomach

Question 20

Kidney

Answer 20

Paired retroperitonial organs that filter the blood to remove wastes and maintain fluid, pH, and electrolytes

Question 21

Adrenal Glands

Answer 21

Located at the superior pole of each kidney

Question 22

Urinary Bladder

Answer 22

Hollow organ of the urinary tract that stores urine

Question 23

Ovary

Answer 23

Female gonads; site of ova production and hormone secretion

Question 24

Testes

Answer 24

Male gonads and testosterone production

Question 25

Visceral Pleura

Answer 25

Lines abdominal lungs

Question 26

Visceral Pericardium

Answer 26

Lines heart

Question 27

Visceral Peritoneum

Answer 27

Lines abdominal organs

Question 28

Parietal Pleura

Answer 28

Lines thoracic wall

Question 29

Parietal Pericardium

Answer 29

Surrounds the visceral pericardium

Question 30

Parietal Peritoneum

Answer 30

Lines abdominal wall