Organs are a group of tissues that work together in your body to carry out special functions. For example, your kidneys are organs which remove toxins from the body and clean urine. The human body contains 5 vital organs: the kidneys, the heart, the brain, the lungs and the liver. We cover 2 in this app and will explain these below,
Heart - The heart is a pump. It is the main organ which constantly pumps oxygen and nutrients around the body constantly. The right side of the heart receives low-oxygen blood from your veins and pumps this to the lungs to pick up oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. The left side of the heart receives the oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps this to the body through the arteries.
The main functions of the heart are:
pumping blood around the body
pumping hormones and other vital substances to other parts of the body
receiving blood and carrying waste products from the body and pumping it to the lungs to produce oxygen
Maintaining your blood pressure
To find out more, click here - https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/how-a-healthy-heart-works
Lungs - The lungs are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest. The two lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system, which supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body. The lungs absorb oxygen from the air you breathe in and transfer it into your bloodstream so that it can get to every part of your body. As the cells in your body work, they produce a waste gas called carbon dioxide that is released into the bloodstream. Your lungs get rid of this waste gas when you breathe out. To find out more, click here https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/how-your-lungs-work/about-the-lungs
Kidneys - Most people have two kidneys – they lie under the ribs and above the waist (at the back), one on either side of the body. Kidneys are bean shaped and are around 10-12cm long (about the size of a clenched fist). Kidneys filter around 180 litres of blood every day, control the production of red blood cells and release hormones that regulate your blood pressure. Kidneys also produce urine, by removing waste products from the body. Kidneys help keep your bones strong and healthy by helping produce an active form of vitamin D.
When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid, leading to ankle swelling and shortness of breath (water in the lungs). When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys. Kidney disease is common, can affect anyone, and there is no cure. Kidney failure is fatal without dialysis or a transplant.To find out more click here https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/facts-and-stats/
Brain - The brain has three main jobs.
Managing your unconscious or 'automatic' functions, such as heartbeat, breathing, digestion and control of body temperature.
Managing your conscious or 'motor' functions, such as movement, gesturing, balance, posture and speech.
To find out more click here https://www.nhs.uk/flashcont/altflash/brain-tour-introduction-to-the-brain.htm
Liver - Functions of the liver
Production of bile, which helps carry away waste and break down fats in the small intestine during digestion.
Production of certain proteins for blood plasma.
Production of cholesterol and special proteins to help carry fats through the body.
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