Digestive System
When large proteins are chemically digested, they are broken up into many smaller
Amino Acids
The beginning of the respiratory system that warms and moistens the air.
Nose/Mouth
What is the function of the urethra?
It delivers urine from the bladder to the outside world
What is leukemia Caused by?
Too many white blood cells
What type of heart did they first try to Organ Care system on as a test? (Animal)
Pig Heart
The intestines
True or False:
The esophagus is part of this system
False!! Esophagus is a component of the digestive system
Name all 4 organs of the excretory system
1. Skin
2. Lungs
3. Kidney
4. Liver
You would take this to LOWER your blood sugar levels...
Insulin
The US has the highest number of heart transplants compared to every other country. About how many heart transplants are performed each year in the US?
2,000-2,300
What are the function of Nucleic Acids?
*Hint- found in nucleus
Genetic Storage (DNA)
What is the name of the muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing?
Diaphragm
____ is a process that Removes excess amino acids from the bloodstream when someones Kidneys cannot do it alone
Kidney Dialysis
Disorder in which you cannot clot blood correctly
Hemophilia
How many hours after being removed from the donor must the recipient have the donation?
***For the LIVER
12 Hours
Most of absorption occurs in the small intestine. How many feet long is the small intestine?
~20-23 feet long
A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.
Asthma
What is the function of the kidneys?
To Filter blood
___ are tiny blood vessels that carry blood to an from almost all body cells and connect arteries and veins.
Capillaries
Why was a colder temperature used for organ transportation?
colder temps lower the need for oxygen