Human Body Set

lungs

a pair of organs located in the chest responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration

heart

a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products

artery

a blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart to various parts of the body

vein

a blood vessel that carries blood BACK to the heart from various parts of the body

capillaries

tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues

stomach

a muscular organ that digests food by mixing it with digestive juices and breaking it down into a semi-liquid form

large intestine

the final part of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and for forming and storing feces

small intestine

the part of the digestive system between the stomach and the large intestine, where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs

esophagus

a muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach, allowing passage of food

diaphragm

a dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing process by aiding in inhalation and exhalation

pancreas

a gland that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, essential for regulating blood sugar levels and aiding in digestion

liver

a large organ that processes nutrients from the digestive system, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile to aid in digestion

nerve cell

specialized cell that transmits signals throughout the body, playing a key role in the nervous system