Basic Functions of Abdominal Organs

Most EMT level providers are square on the primary function of the stomach. We can name several things our liver is doing for us and we get the whole kidney concept as well. But when we start drifting beyond the basics, the conversation can turn fuzzy.

OK … It’s been a little while since I studied this. What was the spleen doing again?

Something about the immune system right?

Oh, the Pancreas that produces Insulin doesn’t it?

Or was that the gallbladder?

Fear not. I put together a handy reference for you. Here’s a list of all those abdominal organs for your review. Now you can sort your large intestine from your small and your kidney from you appendix. Let’s get started.

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