Major organs, tissue types, and anatomical terminology introduced in an intro biology course. Front: the structure or term. Back: its function or location.
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- Heart
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Four-chambered organ that pumps blood throughout the body- Lungs
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Organs where gas exchange occurs between air and blood- Liver
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Largest internal organ that produces bile and filters toxins from blood- Kidneys
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Bean-shaped organs that filter blood to form urine- Brain
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Central nervous system organ that controls body functions and processes information- Stomach
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J-shaped organ where mechanical and chemical digestion begins- Small intestine
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Long, coiled tube where nutrient absorption primarily occurs- Large intestine
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Colon that absorbs water and stores waste before elimination- Pancreas
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Organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes- Thyroid gland
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Endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism- Arteries
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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart- Veins
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Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart- Capillaries
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Smallest blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange between blood and tissues occurs- Epithelial tissue
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Tissue that covers body surfaces and lines organs and cavities- Connective tissue
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Tissue that binds, supports, and protects other tissues and organs
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