Human Body Organs & Functions

Acts as a protective coat. Keeps fluids and liquids in, keeps bacteria and germs out.

• Liver
• Large Intestine
• Kidneys
• Skin

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The control center of the human body. Sends signals throughout the body to make us function.

• Lungs
• Liver
• Brain
• Skeleton

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Collects and pumps oxygen throughout the blood stream in your body.

• Lungs
• Stomach
• Heart
• Liver

Organ responsible for respiration (breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide).

• Bladder
• Kidneys
• Stomach
• Lungs

Breaks down food into nutrients.

• Brain
• Skin
• Stomach
• Skeleton

Cleans and removes toxins (bile) from the blood and other organs.

• Liver
• Skin
• Muscles
• Heart

Absorb remaining water and matter that was not digested and turn it into waste.

• Liver
• Large Intestine
• Brain
• Skin

Digest and absorb nutrients from food.

• Bladder
• Lungs
• Brain
• Small Intestine

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Produces digestive enzymes to help process sugar.

• Pancreas
• Kidneys
• Bladder
• Brain

Organ used to connect and move bones in the body.

• Ovaries
• Muscles
• Pancreas
• Stomach