system
This organ pumps blood throughout the body
the Heart
This organ breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
the stomach
This organ/gland works for both the digestive and endocrine systems, its main production is insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar
the pancreas
This is the largest organ of the body
the skin
This fluid circulates in lymph vessels and helps fight infections
lymph
These blood vessels carry blood AWAY from the heart
Arteries
This anatomical location is the first site where digestion takes place
the mouth/oral cavity
This gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism
thyroid
This outer layer of the skin contains dead cells and provides a waterproof barrier
the epidermis
This organ filters blood, recycles old red blood cells, and helps fight infection
spleen
this is the largest artery in the body
the Aorta
This long tube connects the throat to the stomach
the esophagus
This protein gives skin, hair, and nails their strength and resilience
keratin
this organ is the primary organ of the lymphatic system that produces and matures white blood cells (located in the chest)
thymus
These tiny blood vessels allow exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste between tissues, veins and arteries
Capillaries
This long, coiled organ absorbs most of the nutrients from food and is divided into three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
the small intestine
Melanocytes are cells that produce this protective pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes
melanin
These lymphatic tissues, located at the back of the throat, help trap and fight pathogens entering through the mouth and nose
Tonsils
These paired arteries located on the sides of the neck carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain
carotid arteries
This is roughly how many major sphincters regulate food movement through the digestive tract
bonus 500: if you can name all of them or point to them
5 sphincters
This chronic skin condition causes red, itchy, and inflamed patches, often triggered by allergies, irritants, or genetics
Eczema
Found in lymphoid organs, B-cells (white blood cell) produce this protein that helps the body recognize and neutralize foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses
Antibodies