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3. Stores urine before it is removed from the body.
5. Processes nutrients and controls metabolism (can regenerate).
6. Produces digestive enzymes that help break down the food in your stomach. Also makes insulin.
8. Organ system responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. Main organ involved is the lungs.
10. Breaks down food using digestive enzymes and acids.
12. Passageway that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
13. Protects our bodies and regulates the temperature (Largest organ).
14. Organ system that breaks down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Key organs include the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.
15. Control gas exchange (Oxygen in, carbon dioxide out)
16. Organ system that provides support, stability, and movement to the body. Comprised of bones.

1. Organ system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body. It includes the heart.
2. Filter blood to produce urine and regulate fluid balance.
4. Organ system that controls the body and sends signals to different parts of the body. Includes the brain and spinal cord.
5. Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming solid waste for removal.
7. Absorbs nutrients and minerals from food.
9. Controls nervous system functions, including thoughts, memory, and coordination.
11. Pumps blood throughout the body