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BODY ORGANS
An organ is a part of your body that performs a specific function: like your brain, lungs, or skin. They are made up of a collection of different tissues e.g. muscle tissue, nervous tissue. A tissue is made up of similar cells that carry out a specific function. Every individual is made up of billions of cells.
INTESTINES
The intestines from part of the digestive system and consist of the small and large intestines. They are muscular tubes that lead from the stomach, and they are responsible for the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients and water.
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PANCREAS
The pancreas is a leaf shaped organ and is part of the digestive and endocrine systems. Its function in the digestive system is to produce digestive enzymes, needed to continue the break down of food in the small intestine and its function in the endocrine system is to produce hormones sucha s insulin to control the level of sugar in the blood.
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UTERUS & OVARIES
The uterus and ovaries form part of the female reproductive system. The ovaries are responsible for the storage and release of ova (eggs), and also form part of the endocrine system where they are responsible for the production of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. The uterus (womb) is responsible for the development and growth of the foetus.
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