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This organ is the largest in the human body.
the skin
The prefix “cardio-” means this organ.
the heart
Doctors use this to listen to your heartbeat.
stethoscope
This machine takes pictures inside your body using X-rays.
an X-ray
Taking a small piece of tissue to check for disease is called this.
a biopsy
These organs help you breathe by taking in oxygen.
the lungs
This organ makes insulin.
the pancreas
The brain is part of this system.
the nervous system
Your heart has this many chambers.
four
These carry blood away from the heart.
arteries
This system fights infections and keeps you healthy.
Iummune System
People with this disease cannot make insulin.
diabetes
This disease causes swelling and pain in joints
arthritis
The bones in your body make up this system.
the skeletal system
This is when your body doesn’t get enough red blood cells.
anemia
These are the basic building blocks of the human body.
cells
The process your body uses to turn food into energy is called this.
digestion
This disease affects your lungs and makes it hard to breathe.
asthma
This machine uses sound waves to see babies in the womb.
an ultrasound
This procedure gives medicine through a needle into your vein.
an injection or IV
The femur is found in this part of the body.
the leg
This is the strongest muscle in your body based on its size.
Jaw Muscle
This is the largest internal organ in your body
the Liver
Your spine is made up of these small bones.
vertebrae
This muscle helps you breathe by moving up and down.
the diaphragm