Today we ventured out early without breakfast in order to get a scan for my oldest after she has be complaining of and waking up with abdominal pain. It was all fairly painless, except for the gnawing feeling in our tummies, and was interesting having a reminder of where all the organs are.
After a discussion with family about all the abdominal complaints they have suffered from and more to create a list for myself I thought I'd outline the purpose of some main organs. Remember though this is a very basic and incomplete outline.
Appendix - aids in immune system, stores useful bacteria for colon
Gall Bladder - aids digestion and stores bile produced by the liver.
Heart - pumps blood around the body
Intestines - absorbs nutrients and water. Breaks down molecules that body has not been able to
Kidneys - filter for blood, removes wastes, part of urinary system, important in balancing blood pressure
Liver - vital organ which amongst other things detoxifies, synthesises proteins and produces bio-chemicals for digestion
Lungs - transport oxygen into the blood stream and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Pancreas - creates important hormones such as insulin and digestive enzymes.
Spleen - important part of immune system, removes old red blood cells, recycles iron in the body
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