Systems
The master controlling and communicating system of the body leading to all thoughts, actions, and emotions
Nervous System
Meaning, toward the front
Anterior or Ventral
This part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye.
Iris
This organ, shaped like a J-shaped pouch, plays a crucial role in the initial breakdown of food and the production of gastric juices.
Stomach
This system, consisting of organs like the stomach, small intestine, and pancreas, breaks down food into nutrients for absorption and waste for elimination.
Digestive System
This refers to something that is on the inner side.
Medial
This sense, closely tied to memory and emotions, is processed by the olfactory bulb.
Smell
This pair of organs, responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body, contains millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli.
Lungs
This system includes organs such as the ovaries and testes and is responsible for the production of gametes necessary for carrying genetic material.
Reproductive System
This includes the three tiny bones in the middle ear that are known as the malleus, incus, and stapes.
Ear Ossicles
This paired organ filters waste products from the blood, regulates electrolyte balance, and produces urine.
This system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.
Respiratory System
This term refers to something that is closer to the point of attachment of a limb.
Proximal
This sense is primarily detected by specialized receptors located on the tongue.
Taste
This organ is responsible for the final stages of digestion and the absorption of water from undigested food before elimination.
Large intestine
This system is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining electrolyte balance.
Urinary System
This term refers to a structure being situated above another structure.
Superior
This membrane separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
Tympanic membrane or ear drum
This organ, vital for metabolism and detoxification, is the largest gland in the human body.
Liver