Internal Organ Functions & Locations

It takes the heart roughly, (blank), to completely circulate the body's 10 to 12 pints for a man or 8 or 9 pints of blood for a woman.

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What are the two diseases most commonly associated with the liver?

2 Diseases commonly associated with the liver are the following: 1) Hepatitis: Hepatitis means that the liver is inflamed. 2) Cirrhosis: Cirrhosis occurs when healthy cells are damaged, either as a result of poison, infection or some disease. In these cases, the healthy tissue is then replaced by scar tissue.

What is a common disorder from the gallbladder?

A common disorder from the gallbladder is the formation of what is called gallstones. These "stones" may be formed as a result of the chemical composition of bile changing. If one of these "stones" gets stuck in a duct, it may result in the inflammation of the gallbladder, which is painful disorder.

What are common symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

A person suffering from acute appendicitis may become nauseous, vomit, and have an urge to pass gas or poop. In a worst case scenario, the appendix ruptures.

Where is the gallbladder located?

A person's gallbladder is located in the Right Upper Quadrant, under the liver. Note: This pear shaped sack can hold an average of 45 ml of bile.

What is a person's "thoracic cage"?

A thoracic cage is the upper part of the chest, which is covered and protected by 12 pairs of ribs.

If there has been an injury of puncture of the lungs, the victim will cough up, (blank), that can also be frothy in appearance.

A victim will cough up bright red blood. Note: Any deer hunter should recognize this sign since when trailing shot game, frothy blood is an indication of a lung shot.

If the spleen is ruptured, by a severe blow for example, a lot for, (blank), will be lost.

Blood. This internal bleeding can be critical!

When the bladder fills up, the urine is excreted through another tube called the, (blank).

Called the urethra.

What are the common symptoms of a broken, bruised or fractured rib?

Common symptoms include: hard and to breath & severe pain at the place on a person's rib cage.

As like the heart, if the liver stops working the result is, (blank).

Death

If the pancreas produces too little insulin, glucose levels in the blood are raised and can result in, (blank).

Diabetes

Where is someone's liver located?

Directly below the right lung is the Right Upper Quadrant which contains a large portion of a massive body organ, the liver.

Consideration of, (blank), should be of particular importance to anyone on high country hunts or backpacking. During these events, because of cold weather and a diet typically consisting of foods high in fat, persons predisposed to gallbladder problems may experience RUQ pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Gallstones. To treat this order a person should change their diet and get medical assistance.

A person's pulse rate usually corresponds to their, (blank), and is important in giving clues to a person's state of health.

Heart rate

What are hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are a common disorder of the anorectal area. They are dilated veins that can become swollen and cause bleeding.

What does the small intestine do?

In the first several inches of the small intestine, some of the foods you eat, like fats and starches, are broken down by enzymes. In the rest of the small intestine, the broken-down foods are absorbed.

(Blank), is secreted when your blood sugar is raised and it causes the muscles and other bodily tissues to take up glucose from the blood to fuel their activity. (Blank), also promotes the absorption of glucose into the liver, where it is stored as glycogen for use in response to stress or exercise.

Insulin

One condition involving the lungs is called, (blank). It comes about when the pleural cavity is compressed when air or gas enters it from the lungs or from outside the body.

It is called, Pneumothorax. This can be caused by anything from a broken rib penetrating from the lungs to a puncture wound caused by a knife, bullet, or arrow.

What organs are located in a person's Left Lower Quadrant?

Left Lower Quadrant organs include: 1) Part of the left kidney

What organs are located in a person's Left Upper Quadrant?

Left Upper Quadrant organs include: 1) Liver's left lobe 2) Spleen 3) Body of pancreas 4) Left adrenal gland 5) Part of the left kidney 6) Colon's spenic flexture; & 7) Portions of ascending & traverse colon.

Where is a person's stomach located?

Located in the Left Upper Quadrant, the stomach is situated under the diaphragm. Note: It is a sack-like hallow organ that expands as one fills up on food and drink.

The function of the, (blank), is to supply the cells of the body, through the blood, with oxygen while removing waste products such as carbon dioxide.

Lungs. The mechanism for this begins when air enters the body through the nose and mouth and filters down the trachea to the main bronchi.

A person can get into trouble when the lining of the stomach is attacked by hydrochloric acid forming a crater called a, (blank).

Peptic Ulcer

Each lung is covered by a thin double membrane called the visceral, (blank).

Pleura

What does "referred pain" mean?

Referred pain means that a painful sensation in one quadrant may have its source in another quadrant.

What organs are located in a person's Right Lower Quadrant?

Right Lower Quadrant organs include: 1) Part of the right kidney 2) Appendix; & 3) Cecum of colon

What organs are located in a person's Right Upper Quadrant?

Right Upper Quadrant organs include: 1) Majority of Liver 2) Gallbladder 3) Where stomach enters duodenum 4) Right adrenal gland 5) Part of the right kidney 6) Colon's hepatic flexture; & 7) Portions of ascending & traverse colon.

Where is the small intestine located?

The "small intestine" has an average of 22 feet and is found in all four quadrants.

A person's torso, or abdominal region, is divided into four quadrants, what are they?

The 4 quadrants are: 1) Left Upper Quadrant 2) Right Upper Quadrant 3) Left Lower Quadrant; & 4) Right Lower Quadrant Note: By knowing what organs are located under the skin in these areas, it becomes easier to pinpoint a suspected internal injury.

If a blunt trauma occurs to the pubic area, the bladder may, (blank), especially if it is full at the time the blow occurs.

The bladder may rupture. Note: If this medical emergency happens and the symptoms seem to include more than bruising, the results may be serious & potentially life threatening.

What does the colon do?

The colon is part of a person's digestive system which processes foods and liquids before being eliminated. In particular, the colon removes water and salts from solid wastes before they are excreted from the body.

Where is the colon located?

The colon, also referred to as the "large intestine", is the large tube of the digestive system, has the length of about 6 feet, and is found in all parts of the abdominal quadrant.

What is the function of the kidney?

The function of the kidney is to filter blood and excrete the waste products and excess fluid as urine. The kidneys are also important in controlling the balance between acid and base in the body's system along with regulating electrolytes.

Where is a person's heart located?

The heart is located between the two major lobes and is partially protected in the front by the sternum and ribs.

Where are the kidneys located?

The kidneys are two organs about 5 inches long that are between the lower and upper quadrants. The one on the right is under the liver while the one on the left is under the spleen.

What are "lungs", and what are they primarily used for?

The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. Their task is to remove carbon dioxide from the blood while adding oxygen from the outside air. The lungs are normally soft and spongy.

The, (blank), produces the hormone insulin together with a variety of other hormones. Insulin helps to control the body's blood sugar (glucose) levels.

The pancreas

Where is the pancreas located?

The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, sandwiched between the stomach and the spine. It lies partially behind the stomach. The other part is nestled in the curve of the small intestine.

What does the pancreas do?

The pancreas is part of the digestive system and produces important enzymes and hormones that help break down foods. The pancreas has an endocrine function because it releases juices directly into the bloodstream, and it has an exocrine function because it releases juices into ducts.

What is the primary purpose of the "thoracic cage"? The primary purpose of the thoracic cage, also known as the "rib cage", is concerned with the protection and support of the underlying structures along with involvement in respiration.

The primary purpose of the thoracic cage, also known as the "rib cage", is concerned with the protection and support of the underlying structures along with involvement in respiration.

Within the thoracic cage, the lungs are divided into two halves, the (blank & blank).

The right and left lobes. The right lobe is further divided into three lobes while the left is made up of two.

What is the role of the liver?

The role of the liver is to form products for blood coagulation, immunity and fat transportation, known as cholesterol. Besides that, the liver is also involved in the formation and excretion of bile used in digestion as well as the detoxification of excretion of toxic elements.

What are common warning signs of pneumonia?

The signs and symptoms of pneumonia may be: 1) Fever 2) Chills; & 3) A cough that may produce greenish-yellow sputum. In a worse case a person may even cough up blood.

Where is the spleen located?

The spleen is located in the Lower Upper Quadrant and is found between the fundus of the stomach and the diaphragm. Other organs adjacent to it are the left kidney, adrenal gland and lung.

What is the primary purpose of the stomach?

The stomach is where foods are broken down by gastric juices.

The, (blank), is about 8 inches long in the male and about 2 inches in females. When this reservoir becomes infected, we have a condition known as cystitis.

The urethra. Note: Due to the shorter tube in females woman have a greater tendency for bladder infections than men.

What is the urinary bladder?

This hallow organ is the reservoir for our urine and is connected to the kidneys by a tube called the ureter.

How are the 4 abdominal regions divided?

To set the boundaries for this division, an imaginary line is drawn perpendicularly from the tip of the sternum, also called the breastbone, downward through the umbilicus to the public bone. To complete this division, another horizontal line, again crossing through the umbilicus, completes the sectioning.

If someone is not breathing, one of the tube, (blank or blank), from the mouth to the lungs might be blocked as a result of a crushing injury or may be obstructed by something.

Trachea, or, bronchi

What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a common disorder from the colon. It occurs when the appendix, which is a mystery organ with no apparent function, becomes inflamed and filled with puss. The victim can be in severe pain that may have started around the navel and eventually settles in the RLQ.

A person with, (blank), should not risk drinking alcohol or taking medications for pain that contain asprin since these medications can accelerate damage to a peptic, (blank).

Ulcers

What is the purpose of the gallbladder?

When the gallbladder's fluid is poured into the duodenum, it aids in the digestion, emulsification and absorption of fats.

What is the main function of the spleen?

While not a vital organ, the main function of the spleen is to remove worn out red blood cells from circulation, once their usefulness has ended after about 120 days.

Where is the heart located?

Within the thoracic cage, our body's pump, the heart, is located under the sternum with its lower portion, medically referred to as the apex, located nearly under the nipple.