Organs and Systems Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the structure of the heart?
A
A muscular organ with four chambers.
2
Q
What is the function of the heart?
A
Pumps blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.
3
Q
What is the primary function of the lungs?
A
Facilitates gas exchange, supplying oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide.
4
Q
What is the function of the liver?
A
Detoxifies chemicals, metabolizes drugs, stores glycogen, and produces bile.
5
Q
What is the role of the kidneys?
A
Filters blood, removes waste, balances fluids and electrolytes, and produces urine.
6
Q
What is the function of the brain?
A
Controls body functions, processes sensory input, and manages emotions and cognition.
