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Study of the Organs

Definitions for each of the organs in the human body.

TermDefinition
Stomach The internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs.
Brain This nerve is responsible for controlling the functions of our bodies, sending signals that make us move, and enabling us to learn of think.
Liver Filters toxins from the body and regulates blood sugar.
Gall Bladder Utilizes enzymes to digest food and absorb nutrients from the blood.
Esophagus Transports food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach.
Lungs Oxygen is taken in via the heart, where it reaches the bloodstream.
Kidneys Creates urine by filtering water and salt from your blood.
Large Intestine Digestion continues, water is absorbed, water is absorbed, and excessive waste and fiber are expelled.
Pancreas Digestion is aided by the enzymes it produces.
Small Intestine Utilizes enzymes to digest food and absorb nutrients from the blood.
Bladder The urine storage container allows us the decide when we should use the toilet based on our urine levels.
Heart It supplies oxygenated blood to your body and receives deoxygenated blood from it.
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