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Anatomy & Physiology I - Organ Systems Identification
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Arteries
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Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart; part of the
cardiovascular system
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Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart; part of the
cardiovascular system
.
Veins
Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart; part of the
cardiovascular system
.
Bone
Rigid connective tissue forming the skeleton; part of the
skeletal system
.
Brain
Central organ of the nervous system responsible for processing information; part of the
nervous system
.
Esophagus
Muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach; part of the
digestive system
.
Heart
Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body; part of the
cardiovascular system
.
Kidneys
Organs that filter blood to produce urine; part of the
urinary system
.
Large intestine
Absorbs water and forms feces; part of the
digestive system
.
Small intestine
Site of nutrient absorption; part of the
digestive system
.
Larynx
Voice box involved in breathing and sound production; part of the
respiratory system
.
Liver
Processes nutrients and detoxifies chemicals; part of the
digestive system
.
Lungs
Organs for gas exchange; part of the
respiratory system
.
Lymph nodes
Filter lymph and support immune response; part of the
lymphatic system
.
Ovary/Testis
Gonads producing gametes and hormones; part of the
reproductive system
.
Pancreas
Produces digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin; part of the
digestive and endocrine systems
.
Pharynx
Passageway for air and food; part of both the
respiratory and digestive systems
.
Pituitary gland
Master gland controlling other endocrine glands; part of the
endocrine system
.
Skin
Protective outer covering of the body; part of the
integumentary system
.
Spinal cord
Conveys signals between brain and body; part of the
nervous system
.
Spleen
Filters blood and supports immune function; part of the
lymphatic system
.
Stomach
Breaks down food with acids and enzymes; part of the
digestive system
.
Thyroid gland
Regulates metabolism through hormone secretion; part of the
endocrine system
.
Uterus
Supports fetal development during pregnancy; part of the
reproductive system
.