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Pig Dissection
Review of organ function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| thyroid | gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism (process of breaking down food). |
| thymus | glands that filter bacteria and foreign particles from lymph fluid |
| trachea | the "wind pipe" (allows you to breathe) |
| esophagus | a muscular tube connecting the throat with the stomach |
| stomach | breaks down food but only does a limited amount of nutrient absorption |
| small intestine | the portion of the digestive tract that connects the stomach and the large intestine |
| large intestine | the portion of the digestive tract that connects the small intestine and the rectum/anal region |
| kidney | filter the blood by removing nitrogenous wastes. It also controls the body's fluid balance and regulates electrolytes |
| testes | the site of sperm and male sex hormone production |
| penis | a structure that transports both waste (urine) and reproductive cells (sperm) to the outside of the body |
| urethra | tube connecting the bladder to the opening where urine is expelled |
| uterus | The female reproductive structure where embryos develop |
| ovary | Organ which produces eggs |
| anus | area where feces is eliminated from the body |
| rectum | storage area for feces |
| cerebrum | the front area of the brain which consists of two hemispheres. It is responsible for the integration of complex sensory and neural functions. |
| cerebellum | the part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates. Its function is to coordinate and regulate muscular activity |
| brain stem | the part of the brain that continues downward to form the spinal cord. |
| liver | organ that purifies blood, stores sugars and produces bile |
| spleen | organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells. it also works as part of the immune system. |
| bladder | A saclike structure that stores urine until it can be passed out of the body through the urethra |
| vagina | the muscular tube leading from the uterus to the outside of the female body |
| larynx | the muscular organ that holds the vocal cords; the voice box |
| heart | a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system |
| gallbladder | an organ in which bile is stored. The bile is then released into the intestine. |
| ureter | duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder |
| pancreas | a large gland that secretes digestive enzymes and regulates blood sugar |
| diaphragm | a dome-shaped muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. It plays a major role in breathing. |
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