AAO Organs Quiz

The _______ is thought to have no functional importance, but some research says otherwise.

• Appendix

• Gallbladder

• Kidney

• Spleen

The _______ is located in the lower right part of the abdomen.

• Appendix

• Heart

• Esophagus

• Liver

The _____ carries food and liquid to your stomach.

• Esophagus

• Small intestine

• Spleen

• Pancreas

The _____ is located in the center of chest in an area called the mediastinum. It lies behind the trachea and in front of the spine.

• Esophagus

• Heart

• Lungs

• Kidneys

The _____ stores and concentrates bile for digestion.

• Stomach

• Spleen

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

The _____ is located on the right side of the abdomen, just beneath the liver.

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Gallbladder

• Appendix

The _____ is responsible for pumping blood, supplying oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues, and helps remove CO2.

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Lungs

• Liver

What are the functions of the kidneys? Select all that apply.

• Controls blood pressure

• Stimulates red blood cell production and filters blood

• Waste excretion

• Regulates calcium and glucose

• Controls oxygen and salt balance

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The kidneys are located ________.

• Just below the rib cage; one on each side of the spine

• Upper right-hand part of abdominal cavity

• On each side of the heart, inside the chest cavity.

• Upper abdomen on the left side of the body.

The heart is located _______.

• Behind the trachea and in front of the spine

• Right side of the abdomen, just beneath the liver

• Between the lungs in the middle of the chest, behind and slightly to the left of the sternum

• Lower abdominal cavity