Organ ID Sheet Review

A complete set of practice flashcards covering organ identification, functions, and systems based on the LETU Organ ID Sheet.

To which organ system does the salivary gland belong, and what is its primary function?

Digestive system; it produces saliva (or digestive enzymes).

What is the function of the trachea?

It serves as a respiratory airway (respiratory system).

What is the primary function of the heart?

To pump blood through the body (cardiovascular system).

What is the function of the Vena cava?

It is the main vein that carries blood from the body to the heart.

What is the function of the Aorta?

It is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the body.

In which organ system does the thymus belong, and what is its function?

Immune system; it is where T-cells develop.

What is the respiratory function of the lungs?

They are the site of gas exchange (Oxygen + $CO_2$).

What is the function of the diaphragm?

It allows respiration to occur.

What are the functions of the liver within the digestive system?

Filters blood from the digestive tract and serves as glycogen storage.

What is the primary function of the stomach?

To temporarily store food and perform initial digestion of proteins.

To which organ system does the spleen belong, and what are its functions?

Lymphatic system; it recycles old blood cells and stores platelets.

What are the functions of the kidney in the urinary system?

Produces urine by filtering out waste and maintains pH and electrolyte balance.

What is the purpose of the esophagus?

It serves as a passageway for food.

What are the dual functions of the pancreas in the digestive and endocrine systems?

In the digestive system, it provides enzymes to the small intestine; in the endocrine system, it produces insulin.

What is the function of the small intestine?

Digestion and absorption of nutrients.

What are the two functions of the mesentery?

To anchor the intestines and provide blood vessels and nerves to the intestines.

What is the function of the cecum?

Dead end pouches that provide more time for food to be broken down.

What are the functions of the large intestine?

Absorption of water and compacting fecal matter.

What is the function of the bladder?

Temporary storage of urine.

What is the function of the ureter?

To carry urine from the kidney to the bladder.

What is the function of the uterus in the reproductive system?

To protect and nourish the embryo/fetus.

Where does fertilization take place in the reproductive system?

The uterine tubes.

What are the products of the ovary?

It produces eggs and estrogen.

What do the testes produce?

Sperm and testosterone.

What is the function of the epididymis?

Temporary storage of sperm.

What is the function of the ductus deferens?

It serves as a passageway to mix sperm and seminal fluid.

What is the function of the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland?

To produce seminal fluid.