04.20.18 Flashcards
Organism
A living thing.
Organ
A body part that is made of smaller parts that work together to do a certain job.
Organ System
A group of organs that work together to do one job.
Brain
Part of the nervous system that receives messages from the body, processes information, and sends messages to the body.
Skin
Largest organ in the body that covers and protects the other organs.
Bones
Organs that support and protect the body and stores minerals.
Muscles
Organs that contract to produce movement in the body.
Lungs
Organs that expand to fill with air.
Heart
Organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
Stomach
Organ that is a muscular bag that mashes food into liquid and mixes food with digestive juices.
Liver
Makes a juice called bile that helps break large blobs of fat into tiny droplets so fat can be easily broken down.
Pancreas
Makes juices that are released into the small intestine.
Kidneys
Organs that remove waste from the blood.
Bladder
Stores urine and then releases it from the body.