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The organs of the digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver,

gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine and anus. Recognizing how these organs work
together to digest food is key to understanding how digestion works.
Bones are the major organs of the skeletal system.
Kidneys. The paired kidneys are often considered the main organs of excretion. The primary
function of the kidneys is the elimination of excess water and wastes from the bloodstream by
the production of the liquid waste known as urine.
In women, the reproductive system includes the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the
cervix, and the vagina. In men, it includes the prostate, the testes, and the penis. Anatomy of
the female reproductive system.
The brain is what controls all the body's functions. The spinal cord runs from the brain down
through the back. It contains threadlike nerves that branch out to every organ and body part. This
network of nerves relays messages back and forth from the brain to different parts of the body.
The muscular system is the body system responsible for movement. The muscles are attached to
bones and make up important organs, like the heart, digestive organs and blood vessels.
The heart. The heart pumps blood around the body. It sits inside the chest, in front of the lungs
and slightly to the left side. The heart is actually a double pump made up of four chambers, with
the flow of blood going in one direction due to the presence of the heart valves.
The main organ of the respiratory system is the lungs. Other respiratory organs include the nose,
the trachea and the breathing muscles (the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles).

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