18 internal organs-head-body systems

Angel L. Romero (Spain)
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body systems
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  1. above
    in or to a place that is higher
  2. Adam's apple
    the largest cartilage of the larynx
  3. appendix
    a small sac attached to the large intestines of some animals
  4. artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  5. below
    in or to a place that is lower
  6. bowel
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  7. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
  8. canal
    long and narrow strip of water for boats or for irrigation
  9. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  10. cardiovascular
    of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels
  11. cerebellum
    a major division of the vertebrate brain
  12. colon
    the part of the large intestine between the cecum and rectum
  13. diaphragm
    a muscular partition in the chest used in respiration
  14. digestive
    a substance that aids the process of breaking down food
  15. duct
    an enclosed conduit for a fluid
  16. duodenum
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
  17. endocrine
    of or belonging to glands that secrete hormones
  18. epiglottis
    a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
  19. fold
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
  20. gall bladder
    a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion
  21. gland
    a small organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals
  22. gullet
    the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
  23. gut
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  24. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
  25. higher up
    in or to a place that is higher
  26. hormone
    the secretion of an endocrine gland transmitted by the blood
  27. internal organ
    a main organ that is situated inside the body
  28. kidney
    either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
  29. large intestine
    beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum
  30. larynx
    the structure containing the vocal cords
  31. liver
    large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
  32. lung
    either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
  33. lymphatic
    relating to a clear fluid containing white blood cells
  34. nerve
    a bundle of fibers running to organs and tissues of the body
  35. nervous
    of or relating to a system of sensory apparatus
  36. oesophagus
    the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
  37. palate
    the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
  38. pancreas
    a large gland that secretes insulin and digestive enzymes
  39. pee
    eliminate urine
  40. pharynx
    the passage to the stomach and lungs
  41. piss
    eliminate urine
  42. reproductive
    producing new life or offspring
  43. respiratory
    pertaining to the act of breathing
  44. sinus
    an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
  45. small intestine
    the longest part of the alimentary canal
  46. spleen
    a large oval organ between the stomach and the diaphragm
  47. stomach
    enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
  48. throat
    the passage to the stomach and lungs
  49. thyroid gland
    a gland in the neck that controls metabolism and energy use
  50. tissue
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells
  51. to a lower place
    in or to a place that is lower
  52. tongue
    a mobile mass of muscular tissue located in the oral cavity
  53. tonsil
    either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
  54. trachea
    a tube that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the lungs
  55. tube
    a hollow cylindrical shape
  56. urinary
    of or relating to the urinary system of the body
  57. urine
    liquid excretory product
  58. vein
    a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart
  59. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
  60. vocal cord
    either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
  61. voice box
    a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea
  62. windpipe
    membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
Created on Mon May 24 12:15:00 EDT 2010 (updated Mon May 24 13:30:34 EDT 2010)

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