A lymphoid organ located in the upper chest, responsible for the maturation and activation of certain immune cells.
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Pituitary Gland
A small gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating growth, metabolism, and various other physiological processes by secreting hormones.
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Thyroid Gland
A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development.
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Adrenal Glands
Pair of glands located on top of each kidney, responsible for producing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline that regulate stress response and metabolism.
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Pancreatic Islets
Clusters of cells in the pancreas responsible for producing hormones such as insulin and glucagon that regulate blood sugar levels.
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Kidneys
Pair of organs located in the abdomen, responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, regulating fluid and electrolyte balance, and producing urine.
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Ureters
Tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder, allowing urine to flow from the kidneys to the bladder.
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Bladder
A muscular sac located in the pelvis, responsible for storing urine before it is eliminated from the body.
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Urethra
The tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing urine to be eliminated from the body.
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Testes
Male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
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Epididymis
Coiled tube located on the back of each testicle, responsible for storing and maturing sperm.
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Vas Deferens
Tube connecting the epididymis to the urethra, allowing sperm to be transported from the testes to the urethra.
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Ovaries
Female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
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Fallopian Tubes
Pair of tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus, allowing eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus and providing the site for fertilization.
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Uterus
The muscular organ located in the pelvis, responsible for housing and nourishing a developing fetus during pregnancy.
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Vagina
The muscular tube connecting the uterus to the outside of the body, serving as the birth canal during childbirth and the site for sexual intercourse.
