Biology: Organ Functions (Basic)

This organ pumps blood throughout the entire body.

• lungs

• heart

• mouth

• kidneys

This is a muscular sac that stores liquid waste.

What controls voluntary & involuntary processes - known as the body's "control center?"

• spine

• pancreas

• heart

• brain

These organs are responsible for removing waste products from the blood.

• kidneys

• small intestines

• large intestines

• lungs

Which organ uses acids & enzymes to break down proteins from food?

• liver

• pancreas

• stomach

• esophagus

This tube absorbs water and stores waste products that the body does not need.

• small intestine

• large intestine

• esophagus

• bladder

The lungs are part of the respiratory system and help provide oxygen.

• True

• False

This organ creates bile that is used to break down fatty substances in the body.

This muscular tube absorbs nutrients and allows chemical digestion to occur.

• liver

• pancreas

• small intestine

• large intestine

What organ regulates blood glucose levels & helps break down materials in foods we eat?

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

• pancreas