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Prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing
epiglottis
Produces sound (voicebox)
larynx
Site of maturation of T-cell lymphocytes
thymus
Produces hormones necessary for development
thyroid
Muscle used for rib cage ventilation
diaphram
Site of gas exchange between blood and atmosphere
lungs
Storage of glycogen, detoxification of blood, bile production
liver
carries oxygenated blood from placenta to fetus
umbillical vein
Carry blood away from fetus to placenta
umbillical artery
Storage and release of bile into the duodenum
gall bladder
Acid and pepsin production, digestion
stomach
Filters blood, recycles iron
spleen
Controls release of stomach contents to duodenum
pyloric valve
Enzymatic breakdown of food
duodenum
Absorption of digestion products
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