nutrients from food are absorbed into the bloodstream, while digestion continues with the help of enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver.

The male sex glands are called testes or testicles.

Metabolism is the process where your body converts food into energy and other substances needed for life.

The female sex glands are called ovaries.

The function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and to transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.

The inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body and legs to the heart.

The cerebral cortex controls thinking, voluntary movements, and sensations like touch, taste, and sight.

Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream for energy or storage.

Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones together at joints.

White blood cells are part of the immune system and help the body fight off infections and foreign invaders.

Skin protects your body, regulates temperature, and helps you feel things through touch.

The waste from the digestive system is called feces or stool.

Ears help you hear sounds and also maintain your body's balance.