Cat Dissection Project Cambri, Katy, Taylor, Zach
Muscle
ORGANS
NOTE: Definitions on slides after pictures
Liver- produces bile, filtration, and digestive enzymes Spleen- filters blood, removes old and defective blood cells Urinary Bladder- temporary storage of urine Small Intestine- all nutrient absorption Stomach- site of physical and chemical breakdown
Heart- pumps blood through the circulatory system Lungs- responsible for gas exchange Gall Bladder- store and concentrate bile
Kidney- filter blood to form urine Colon/ Large Intestine- absorption of water and elimination of residues
Pancreas- principal enzyme producing organ of digestive system
Ureter- passageway of urine from the kidney to the bladder Urethra- duct where urine is moved out of the body from the bladder
Esophagus- connects the throat to the stomach; transports food and liquids Trachea- pathway for air to the lungs
Arteries and Veins