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What, Where, Why hb
Human Body Organs
| What | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Liver | Lies In the mid and right upper abdominal cavity, immediatly below the diaphragm. Tucked under the rib cage | Makes Bile and plasma proteins and amino acids. Stores Glucose Vitamins A,D,E,and K. Excretes Cholesterol. Regulates blood glucose levels breaks down fats plays large role in detoxification of drugs |
| Lungs | Located in the pleural cavities extend from just below the clavicles to the diaphragm. The right lung has three lobes and the left lung has two. | take in Oxigen and eliminate CO2 |
| Stomach | Lies in the uppper part of the abdominal cavity under the diaphragm | Secretes Gastric juice and Hormones some limited digestion of food. Some absorption of liquid, but not very much |
| Appendix | A worm like structure attached to the cecum(the 1st part of large intestines) | Contains Lymphocytes and is a source of immune cells |
| Spleen | Located in the upper left quadrant of abdominal cavity just beneath the diaphragm | Stores and filters blood also destroys red blood cells. Is the site for red blood cell reproduction before birth |
| Gallbladder | Attached to the underside of the liver | Functions to concentrate bile |
| Kidneys | Located high on teh posterior wall of the abdominal cavity behind the parietal peritoneum | Excrete waste, regulate blood volume, Play Large role in acid base balance. Play large role in regulation of blood pressure |
| Brain | Located within the cranium | Monitors and regulates the bodys actions and reactions. it continusly receives sensory information and rapidly analyzes this data and then responds controlling bodily actions and functions |
| Small Intestines | Located centrally in the lower abdominal cavity | Concerned primarily with chemical digestion and absorption of food |
| Large Intestines | Located peripherally along the abdominal cavity. Extends from ileosecal valve to the anus. Its parts are the cecum, colon, rectum and the anal canal | Absorbs water and electrolytes, Stores and eliminates waste |
| Pancreas | The head lies in the duodenum | Accesory organ of digestion. Secretes the most powerful digestive enzymes. |
| Heart | Hollow muscular organ located within the mediastinum between the two lungs two thirds of the heart is located to the left of the midline of the sternum , and one third located to the right. | Functions as a pump, the right side pumps blood to the lungs the left side pumps blood to the rest of the body. |
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