Bio 2.2 Lab Exam 3 Organ Functions

Small Intestine
- Chemical digestion
- Absorption
Large Intestine

Water reabsorption
Stomach
- Denature proteins
- Grind up food
Bladder

Holds urine
Bones
- Protection
- Structure
- Movement
- Produce blood
- Mineral reservoir
Brain

Receive and process information for the body to control body function
Ear
- Converts sound from mechanical vibrations into electrical signals
- Balance
Endocrine glands

Secrete hormones
Skin
- Protection from abrasion and bacteria
- Prevents dehydration
- Cussion
- Insulation
Eyes

Collect light for interpretation in the brain
Gall bladder

Stores bile secreted by the liver
Heart

Pumps blood to the body
Kidneys
- Maintain proper water and electrolyte balance
- Regulate acid-base concentration
- Filter the blood of metabolic wastes
Liver
- Secretes bile
- Filters blood
Lungs

Oxygenates blood
Pancreas
- Secretes digestive enzymes in small intestine
- Secretes insulin into the bloodstream

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Bio 2.2 Lab Exam 3 Organ Functions

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Organ Functions

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