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The human brain. They had no idea what its function was. As far as they knew, it was just stuff to fill the cavity of the skull. During mummification it was removed through an opening cut through the nostrils and discarded.
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What did the heart mean to the Egyptians?
The egyptians thought the heart was used for thinking and was the most important organ in the body. It was the only organ which was not removed from mummies. They did not know what the brain was for. They thought it was useless, so it was taken away from mummies. They thought that only the heart was necesary for the afterlife.
In mummification for what did the ancient Egyptians use canopic jars?
The earliest Canopic jars were simple, and carved from stone or formed with clay[pottery] with flat lids. In later periods the jars became more elaborate, and carved from either Calcite[Egyptian Alabaster] or Granite.The most common forms were 4 jars held within a chest, the chest also being carved from soft stone. These represent some of the most beautiful and elaborate artwork of Ancient Egypt.
Which organ did the Egyptians think was not important at all?
Ancient Egyptians did not think that the brain was important. They thought that it was only to take up space in their head. The heart however, was recognised to be of importance. When they were mummified it was also wrapped and placed back in the body.
In which category does the harmonium belong?
free reed organ
Which organ goes in which conopic jar?
it was used for the brain and the lungs and the liver ..
What was the only organ left in the body after death in ancient Egypt?
Heart
What effects May The failure of an organ have on an organ system?
So an organ does actually makes an organ system so if an organ gets damaged the organ system will stop functioning so it will completely be useless
What is considered the largest organ?
Liver is considered to be the largest organ.
What effect may the failure of an organ have on other systems?
So an organ does actually makes an organ system so if an organ gets damaged the organ system will stop functioning so it will completely be useless
What is a useless organ?
One that does not serve a function within the body. For an example, the appendix.
How will the body cope for the missing organ?
Depends on the organ. It ranges from instant death to doesn't really do anything because the organ is basically useless, or doesn't do anything in most cases.
What if your stomach is considered a what?
it is considered an organ
Is the plant stem considered an organ?
yes the plant stem is considered an organ of the plant.
Why was the brain removed in ancient Egypt?
because the brain was a organ that needed to be removed and put in a canopic jar which is where they put all the organs
How did regular citizens in ancient Egypt get buried?
they took all the organs out and keeped them in organ containers and they put bags of salt in the bodey and wrap them up and put them in coffins and put them in the pyramid.
The Stomach is considered?
An organ
Is the skeletal system considered an organ system?
Yes, as each bone is considered an organ made up of different kinds of tissues. Each organ then is part of an organ system.
