organs Flashcards
brain
Controls thoughts, memory, emotions, and bodily functions.
heart
Pumps blood carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
lungs
Take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide during breathing.
liver
Filters blood, processes nutrients, detoxifies chemicals, and produces bile.
kidneys
Filter waste from the blood and balance fluids and electrolytes.
stomach
Breaks down food using acids and enzymes.
small intestines
Absorbs nutrients from food.
large intestines
Absorbs water and forms waste (poop).
pancreas
Produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
bladder
Stores urine until it’s released.
skin
Protects the body, regulates temperature, and allows touch sensation.
reproductive organs
Enable reproduction, produce hormones like estrogen or testosterone.
thyroid gland / adrenals
Regulates metabolism, energy, and growth.