organs Flashcards

1
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brain

A

Controls thoughts, memory, emotions, and bodily functions.

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2
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heart

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Pumps blood carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

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3
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lungs

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Take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide during breathing.

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4
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liver

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Filters blood, processes nutrients, detoxifies chemicals, and produces bile.

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5
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kidneys

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Filter waste from the blood and balance fluids and electrolytes.

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6
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stomach

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Breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

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7
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small intestines

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Absorbs nutrients from food.

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8
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large intestines

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Absorbs water and forms waste (poop).

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9
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pancreas

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Produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

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10
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bladder

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Stores urine until it’s released.

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11
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skin

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Protects the body, regulates temperature, and allows touch sensation.

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12
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reproductive organs

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Enable reproduction, produce hormones like estrogen or testosterone.

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13
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thyroid gland / adrenals

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Regulates metabolism, energy, and growth.

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