Organ Function SC.5.L.14.1 (Hernando 23/24)

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Which organ takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide?

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Lungs: The lungs are the organs responsible for gas exchange, taking in oxygen from the air and releasing carbon dioxide from the body.

Front

Which organ absorbs water at the end of digestion?

Back

Large Intestines: The large intestines absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and transmit the useless waste material from the body.

Front

Which organ pumps blood through the body?

Back

Heart: The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Front

Which system helps our body move by connecting bones?

Back

Muscles: The muscular system works with the skeletal system to facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.

Front

Which organ keeps germs and bacteria from entering the body?

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Skin: The skin acts as a barrier to protect the body from pathogens and harmful substances.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes, turning it into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

Front

What role do the small intestines play in digestion?

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The small intestines absorb most of the nutrients from the food we eat, aided by enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver.

Front

What is the purpose of the pancreas in the digestive system?

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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Front

How do the lungs and heart work together?

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The lungs oxygenate the blood, while the heart pumps this oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the liver in the body?

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The liver processes nutrients from the digestive system, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile for digestion.