organ anatomy

Anatomy of your Tongue

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The human tongue is a muscular hydrostat (hydraulically powered food grabber in the same class as an elephant trunk, snake tongue, or octopus arms) with no support that acts as the organ for taste, or gestation. It lies the floors of the mouth of vertebrates and moves to manipulate nutrition for digestion and mastication (chewing). … Read more

Organs Systems of the Human Body

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organ systems

An organ is a collection of tissues joined structurally that have a common function. Functionally related organs cooperate together to form organ systems. Essentially organs work together to serve functions for the overall well-being and recycling of the body’s energy. The functions of organs and organ systems tend to overlap; in these cases, it is … Read more