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Heart
An organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
Lungs
Organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.
Brain
The control center of the body
Stomach
A sac-like organ that breaks down food using acid and enzymes.
Liver
A large organ that detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs.
Kidneys
Organs that filter blood to remove waste and produce urine.
Skin
The body's largest organ
Muscles
Tissues that contract to produce movement.
Bones
The rigid structures that make up the skeleton and provide support for the body.
Pancreas
An organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Small intestine
The organ where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.
Large intestine
The final section of the digestive system where water is absorbed and waste is stored before excretion.
Bladder
The organ that stores urine before it's excreted from the body.
Esophagus
A muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
Spleen
An organ involved in filtering blood and immune system responses.
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Veins
Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Nerves
Fibers that transmit electrical signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Gallbladder
An organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
Diaphragm
A muscle that plays a major role in breathing by helping the lungs expand and contract.
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