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Organ (anatomy) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The human body is made up of several organ systems that work together as one unit. ... ; The human body is made up of several organ systems that work together as one unit. The ten major organ systems of the body are listed below, along with several organs that are associated with each system. Organ Systems;
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Introduction· Anatomy and Disease· Barriers on the Outside and the Inside· Cells· Mind-Body Interactions· Organ Systems·Tissues and Organs...
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Communication between organs and organ systems is vital. Communication allows the body to adjust the function of each organ according to the needs of the whole body. The heart must know when the body is resting so that it can slow down and when organs need more blood so that it can speed up.
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Systemic means "affecting the entire body," rather than a single organ or body part. ... An infection that is in the bloodstream is called a systemic infection. An infection that affects only one body part or organ is called a localized infection.
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Contents of this page: ... Why the Procedure is Performed ... Spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen -- the organ that helps the body fight infections.
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