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Human Body
FL 5th Grade - Human Body Organs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nerves | What type of tissue will carry messages to the brain very quickly when the body feels sudden pressure and sting? |
| pancreas | The organ that produces insulin to control blood sugar levels as well as regulates blood sugar and also aids in digestion. |
| small intestine | Which organ allows the blood to absorb nutrients from digested food? |
| skin | The organ that removes heat from the body by sweating and evaporation to keep cool, also keeps germs our of the body. |
| kidneys | The organ that paired with and works closely with the bladder, also filters wastes and byproducts. |
| liver | Which organ has the similar function as the pancreas where it produces digestive juices? |
| large intestine | The organ that absorbs water and salts from digested food to produce waste. |
| digestive | The mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine are all ______________________ organs. |
| circulate | The heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) and blood work together to _____________________ oxygen and nutrients around the body. |
| heart | Four chambered muscular organs that pumps blood throughout the body |
| lungs | Pair of organs in the chest responsible for respiration (breathing), bringing air to the bloodstream, and removing carbon dioxide waste. |
| stomach | the organ above the intestines that has acidic juices used to mix with and break down food. |
| brain | controls all other body parts |
| skeleton | supports the body, helps the body move and protects internal organs (similar to the stem of a plant) |
| bladder | the organ that stores excess liquid waste, the organ can expand when full and shrink when emptied - like a water balloon |
| sensory | ___________ organs that collect information from the outside world such as the eyes, ears, nose, skin and tongue. |