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 The main function of the brain is to act as the control center of the  Atherosclerosis, heart attack, high blood

blood pressure, angina, and


body. stroke are some of the common diseases and disorders that affect
 The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain. the heart.
 The cerebellum is located beneath the cerebrum. It coordinates  Asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung cancer are some of the
muscle movements and keeps a sense of balance. common diseases and disorders that affect the lungs.
 The brain stem controls all the automatic activities of the body. It  The brain serves as the control center of the body. It is responsible
also connects the rest of the brain to the spinal cord. for controlling the major processes that happen in our body, such
 Some of the conditions that affect the brain are meningitis, brain as breathing and digestion.
tumor, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and amnesia.  The nose and the tongue are connected to the brain by a series of
 The kidneys are the main organs of the urinary system. nerves that allows sending and interpretation of signals.
 Each kidney has millions of nephrons or tiny units that filter the  The heart and lungs coordinate with one another to allow the
blood. proper oxygenation of the blood.
 Urine is formed from the waste products of the blood mixed with  The brain is responsible for controlling involuntary actions, such as
water. the heartbeat.
Urinary tract infection or UTI is an infection that affects the urinary  The heart and the kidneys are connected by blood vessels that
tract or passageway of the urine. The urinary tract includes the serve as the passageway of the blood. They allow the transport of
kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. blood from the heart to the kidneys for the filtration of the waste in
the blood.
 Nephritis is the inflammation of nephrons of the kidneys. This is  In order to have a healthy body, make sure to do the following
often caused by bacterial infection or allergic reactions to some practices regularly.
medications. o Have proper hygiene.
 Kidney stones are hard, crystalline mineral materials that are o Have a balanced diet.
formed within the kidneys. o Have enough rest and sleep.
 Any disease that results in kidney failure may result in another o Have an active lifestyle.
condition called uremia. o Have a regular checkup with a doctor.
The heart and lungs are delicate organs protected by the ribcage. o Have an awareness of what is good or bad for your
 These organs located in the ribcage form the chest cavity. body.
The heart is an organ that is composed of cardiac muscles. o Have a positive attitude.
 Its main function is to pump blood throughout the body. It is as big as
the size of a closed fist and is located in the middle of the chest Brain Teasers: Continuation…
cavity.
 As the heart pumps blood, the blood is distributed to different parts
of the body through the blood vessels found underneath the skin.
 The lungs are air-filled organs that are located on both sides of the
chest cavity.
 It delivers oxygen from the air to the body and delivers carbon
dioxide from the body to the air.

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